नामूस दोस्ती से गर्दन बंधी है अपनी
जीते हैं जब तलक हम तब तक निबाहते हैं
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Our neck is bound by the thread of friendship; we will uphold this bond as long as we live.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the unbreakable bond of friendship. Mir Taqi Mir says that the honor (Naamus) of friendship is tied to our necks; we will uphold it until our last breath. It's a declaration that friendship isn't just a feeling, but a sacred commitment, a life-long duty. It beautifully captures the weight and permanence of true companionship.
