Jite Jo Zof Ho Kar Zakhma-ras Se Us Ke — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
He who was healed by the wound-remedy, by his chest, he saw the mirror; by his heart, he found the lover.
Explanation
This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the paradoxical nature of love and suffering. It suggests that even if one's life is marked by continuous wounds and pain, the mere sight of the beloved—the sight of their chest or presence—reveals a beauty, a charm, and a perfection that transcends all the pain. It's a powerful meditation on how profound love can transform even deep suffering into something exquisite.
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