Those who speak of me without a tongue will fall silent, if the matter of my departure is spoken aloud.

This profound couplet, attributed to Mir Taqi Mir, speaks of the enduring impact of a person's reputation. The poet suggests that if even the mute people (those who cannot speak) remain silent when they talk about him, then what will happen when the discussion of his departure (death) takes place in the grave? It is a powerful meditation on legacy, implying that his actions and reputation speak louder than any words, even in the afterlife.