Nang-o-namoos Se Ab Guzro Jawanon Ki Tarah — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Pass through the disgrace of nakedness like the youth, but also make a promise and take a vow from the cupbearer.
Explanation
This couplet speaks of navigating life's inevitable disgrace and hardship (nang-o-namoos). Mir Taqi Mir advises us to face these difficulties with the bravery of youth. However, he doesn't just tell us to survive; he urges us to maintain our charm and artistry (ishara) and, most importantly, to seek grace and spiritual sustenance (ibram) from the cupbearer, symbolizing the divine or the source of inspiration.
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