Farsh Mastan Karo Sajjada-e-be-tah Ke Tain — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Adorn the rug, prepare the cushion for the boundless floor. Honor the wine, and enhance the glory of the mirror.
Explanation
This beautiful couplet is a celebration of intoxication and the art of living. Mir Taqi Mir is essentially setting the stage for a grand night of revelry. He asks us to decorate the floor for the boundless pleasure (the 'bottomless bedding') and to honor the wine by serving it in delicate glass. It's an invitation to forget sorrows and immerse oneself completely in the sweet oblivion of love and wine.
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