The real concern was to stay away from that one; this dear life, my sighs will pass.

This couplet captures the profound regret of a life lived in emotional conflict. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, suggests that the real struggle wasn't the separation itself, but the very act of trying to stay away from the beloved or the source of one's passion. The second line, 'गई ये उम्र-ए-अज़ीज़,' emphasizes that realizing this truth only came after the precious years had slipped away, leaving behind only sorrow.