Mu-e-safed Ham Ko Kahe Hai Ki Ghafilan — Mir Taqi Mir
मू-ए-सफ़ेद हम को कहे है कि ग़ाफ़िलाँ
अब सुब्ह होने आई है बेदार क्यूँ न हो
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The white moon has told us that, O unaware ones, morning has arrived, why are you not awake?
Explanation
This beautiful couplet speaks of the harsh reality of time. The white dove, often a symbol of peace or truth, acts as a wake-up call. Mir Taqi Mir is gently admonishing the listener, telling them that time (morning) has arrived, so why are they still asleep in their heedlessness? It's a poignant reminder to seize the moment and wake up to life's truths.
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