बंदगी एक अपनी क्या कम है और कुछ तुम से कहिए क्या साहब
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

What deficiency is there in one's own devotion, and sir, what else can you make me say?

Explanation

This couplet is a profound expression of deep, almost weary devotion. Mir Taqi Mir is questioning the limits of his own commitment. He is essentially saying, 'My devotion to you is enough; what more do you expect from me?' It carries a beautiful mix of surrender and subtle defiance, suggesting that the true test lies not in giving more, but in the recipient's understanding of the depth already given.

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