Rahmat Ghazab Mein Nisbat-e-bark-o-sahab Hai — Mir Taqi Mir

रहमत ग़ज़ब में निसबत-ए-बर्क़-ओ-सहाब है जिस को शु'ऊर हो तो गुनहगार क्यूँ न हो
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

In the grace of the storm, there is an association with lightning and clouds; if one becomes aware of it, why shouldn't they be considered guilty?

Explanation

This couplet is a profound philosophical reflection on the duality of existence. Mir Taqi Mir observes that mercy (Rahmat) and wrath (Ghazb) are intrinsically linked, much like thunder and clouds. The realization of this cosmic balance—that nature holds both blessings and destruction—is so overwhelming that it forces the observer into a state of profound contemplation, making them feel inherently responsible or 'guilty' of simply existing. It speaks to the weight of awareness.

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