देखिए किस को शहादत से सर-अफ़राज़ करें
लाग तो सब को है उस शोख़ की तलवार के साथ
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
See who we may adorn with martyrdom's grace, / For all are entangled by that charming sword's trace. The couplet suggests observing who should be honored or elevated with the dignity of martyrdom, as everyone is affected or caught by the captivating influence of that charming sword.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the overwhelming nature of life's challenges. Mir Taqi Mir questions where he should dedicate his sacrifice (shahaadat) when the danger, symbolized by the 'mischievous sword,' has touched everyone. It suggests a state of universal vulnerability, where even the concept of a single, pure commitment becomes impossible to define.
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