Garmi Se Main To Atis-e-gham Ki Pighal Gaya — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
From the heat, I melted in the flame of sorrow; by crying through the nights, I became the lamp of roses.
Explanation
This profound couplet beautifully captures the overwhelming nature of sorrow. The poet describes himself as melting not just from physical heat, but from the intense fire of grief (आतिश-ए-ग़म). The second line adds a layer of profound sadness, comparing the fading light of a rose's candle (शम-ए-गुल) to the constant, exhausting tears shed throughout the night. It’s a depiction of sorrow that is both burning and draining.
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