Khatar Rah-e-wafa Balki Bahut Door Khincha — Mir Taqi Mir
ख़तर राह-ए-वफ़ा बल्कि बहुत दूर खिंचा
उम्र गुज़री कि बहम नामा-ओ-पैग़ाम नहीं
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The path of devotion was not dangerous, but stretched too far; I spent my life without any news or message.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks of the immense burden of unwavering devotion. Mir Taqi Mir says that the path of loyalty (Wafa) is not merely dangerous, but impossibly long. He laments that despite spending a lifetime on this path, he hasn't received even a single word, a letter, or a message. It's the pain of silent, unending waiting.
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