Ja Ke Pucha Jo Main Ye Kar-gah-e-mina Mein — Mir Taqi Mir
जा के पूछा जो मैं ये कार-गह-ए-मीना में
दिल की सूरत का भी ऐ शीशा-गराँ है शीशा
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
When I asked about this spectacle of the market, O mirror of the heart, you said that even the image of the heart is precious.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound philosophical inquiry. The speaker goes to a bustling marketplace (Meena) and asks a mirror about the true nature of the heart. The mirror's silent answer suggests that even the deepest, most personal truth—the image of the heart—is merely a reflection. It can be seen, but never truly possessed or grasped, highlighting the elusive nature of inner emotions.
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