Shahr-e-dil Ek Muddat Ujda Basa Ghamon Mein — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The city of the heart, for a long time, lay abandoned in sorrows; only finally did it find peace after being utterly devastated.
Explanation
This couplet explores the painful paradox of the human heart. The 'city of the heart' (shehar-e-dil) was so steeped in sorrow for ages that it believed that only through total devastation—being utterly ruined—could it finally achieve peace and stability. It suggests that sometimes, the only way to escape chronic pain is to experience a complete emotional collapse. A profound reflection on the nature of healing!
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