Javen Nisar Hone Ko Ham Kis Bisat Par — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Upon what platform shall we depart, being resigned to fate, if even keeping just one life is accepted by them?
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the ultimate state of resignation and acceptance. When facing a difficult sacrifice, the poet asks, 'On what occasion do we stand to give ourselves away?' He then reveals the core of his vulnerability: 'We have kept only a small life; let that be accepted.' It is a powerful declaration of humility, acknowledging that even in the face of great loss, the soul's worth is measured by its willingness to surrender.
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