Shukra Us Ki Jafa Ka Ho Na Saka — Mir Taqi Mir
शुक्र उस की जफ़ा का हो न सका
दिल से अपने हमें गिला है ये
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Venus could not endure the cruelty of that person, but we harbor this complaint in our hearts.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the paradox of human emotion. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, says that the gratitude for the beloved's cruelty could not be expressed, and instead, the complaint originates from our own hearts. It suggests that sometimes, our own internal struggles and self-pity are louder and more persistent than any external hurt. It's a poignant reflection on self-awareness and the nature of complaint.
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