चश्म-ए-दिल खोल इस भी आलम पर
याँ की औक़ात ख़्वाब की सी है
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Open the mirror of your heart upon this world, for the moment of love is like a dream.
Explanation
This profound couplet suggests that the reality we perceive is not solid, but merely a dream. The poet urges us to open the eyes of our heart—our inner consciousness—to truly see the world as it is. He implies that the current era, the 'aalam,' is so transient and fleeting, that it holds no permanence, much like a beautiful but temporary dream. It is a call for deep introspection and acceptance of life's impermanence.
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