Kab Tak Tazallum Aa Bhala Marg Ke Tain — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
How long will this oppression endure, O beloved of death? Has some incident happened, or what has happened to mercy?
Explanation
This powerful couplet is a profound lament on the persistence of suffering. The poet questions how long the cruelty (tazzallum) will continue, especially when an event or incident has occurred. He wonders, 'What has happened to mercy?' It is a universal cry of despair, questioning fate and the divine promise of relief. Mir Taqi Mir captures the moment when hope dwindles and the heart can only ask: when will the pain end?
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