Hai Muazzin Jo Bada Murgh Musalli Us Ki / Maston Se Nok Hi Ki Baat — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The muezzin, who is a great rooster, whose talk causes quarrels among the intoxicated people.
Explanation
This brilliant couplet by Mir Taqi Mir uses a vivid, almost satirical image. He compares the muezzin to a large, vibrant rooster. The deeper meaning is that when something seems grand or overly dramatic—like the noise of a ritual—even the smallest argument or squabble among people who are already in a state of revelry (masto) seems like a monumental event. It speaks to the human tendency to exaggerate the significance of small conflicts.
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