Whose head today bears the pride of a crown, tomorrow the same spot will echo with the lament of sorrow.
This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir is a timeless warning against arrogance. He observes that the head (or person) that today wears the crown of pride (ghuroor) and glory, will tomorrow hear the lamentation (nauha-gari) echoing around it. It reminds us that worldly pride and temporary success are fleeting. True humility is the only lasting crown, because eventually, even the grandest empires fall into lament.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
Audio
Free — just your email. You'll come right back here.
No comments yet. Be the first.