आफ़ाक़ की मंज़िल से गया कौन सलामत अस्बाब लुटा राह में याँ हर सफ़री का
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

Who returns safe from the destination of the horizons? Whether it is the scattered circumstances on the path, or the fate of every traveler.

Explanation

This profound couplet speaks to the harsh realities of life's journey. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that reaching any ultimate destination is incredibly difficult; few arrive unscathed. Why? Because the path itself—the journey—is so demanding that it forces every traveler to lose their belongings, their peace, and their youth. It’s a powerful reminder that the struggle is often harder than the goal itself.

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