दिलकश ये मंज़िल आख़िर देखा तो आह निकली
सब यार जा चुके थे आए जो हम सफ़र से
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Seeing this captivating destination finally brought a sigh, as all the friends who had accompanied me on this journey had left.
Explanation
This couplet perfectly captures the ache of arrival into a beautiful, longed-for place, only to find it empty. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, describes seeing the beautiful destination and sighing, only to realize that all his companions and friends had already left. It speaks to the universal pain of time passing and the impermanence of relationships. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes, the greatest journey ends in profound loneliness.
