लेता ही निकलता है मिरा लख़्त-ए-जिगर अश्क आँसू नहीं गोया कि ये हीरे की कनी है
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

As soon as it falls, my heart's stained tear emerges. It is not a mere tear, but a particle of diamond.

Explanation

This profound couplet captures the overwhelming nature of grief and love. The poet describes his tears (ashk) as flowing continuously from his heart (lakht-e-jigar). But they are not just ordinary tears; they are compared to drops of diamonds. This comparison elevates the tears from mere fluid to something immensely precious, suggesting that the depth of the pain and emotion is equally valuable and profound.

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