Harf-e-talkh Unke Kya Kahun Main Ghazr — Mir Taqi Mir
हर्फ़-ए-तल्ख़ उन के क्या कहूँ मैं ग़रज़
ख़ूब-रू बद-ज़बान होते हैं
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
What can I say about their bitter words, O Ghazal? The beautiful ones are ill-mannered.
Explanation
This powerful couplet captures the deep frustration of dealing with people whose outward appearance masks a cruel heart. Mir Taqi Mir questions the utility of discussing the harsh words (हर्फ़-ए-तल्ख़) of such individuals. The core message is a profound lament: how can someone be both beautiful-looking (ख़ूब-रू) and venomous in speech (बद-ज़बान)? It speaks to the pain of hypocrisy.
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