Main Ne Jo Be-kasaana Majlis Mein Jaan Khoi — Mir Taqi Mir
मैं ने जो बे-कसाना मज्लिस में जान खोई
सर पर मिरे खड़ी हो शब शम्अ' ज़ोर रवी
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The life that I lost in the gathering, while being bare, is like a candle on my head, lit by the strength of the sun.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks of vulnerability. The poet suggests that losing oneself in a public gathering (Majlis) is manageable. The true fear, the real terror, is the moment of intense scrutiny—when the candlelight (Sham' / Zoor-e-Ravi) shines directly on one's head in the darkness. It's the fear of being exposed, of having one's secrets revealed under the unforgiving light of judgment.
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