Jo Mire Hisse Mein Aave Teg-e-jamdar Sal-o-card — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
If the venom of Jamdar mountain and cardamon comes into my share, it is folly that I myself am the sword-wound.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound declaration of self-worth and resilience. Mir Taqi Mir tells us that even the mighty sword of Jamdar—a symbol of immense power—will be useless if it faces him. Why? Because he himself is the ultimate challenge, the wrestling match for the sword. It suggests that true strength doesn't come from external weapons, but from the spirit and character that withstands any assault. It's a powerful statement of inner sovereignty.
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