Maim To Gair Az Zarrr Na Dekha Kuch — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The Shayar says that he has not seen any power except that of the stranger. He advises that one should not seek any benefit from one's beloved or friend.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound statement of disillusionment. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that his life experience has taught him that nothing good comes from others; he has only witnessed harm. He challenges the listener, asking them to look for benefit in their friends and loved ones. It is a deeply cynical, yet powerful, realization about the fickle nature of human relationships and the pain of betrayal.
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