Aaj-kal Be-qaraar Hain Hum Bhi — Mir Taqi Mir
आज-कल बे-क़रार हैं हम भी
बैठ जा चलने हार हैं हम भी
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Nowadays, we are also restless, and even walking feels like a burden.
Explanation
This profound couplet captures a universal feeling of modern restlessness. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that the turmoil isn't just in movement, but in existence itself. It's a deep sense of emotional fatigue—a weariness that makes one feel defeated, whether sitting still or trying to move forward. It speaks to the heart's inability to find peace, no matter the circumstances.
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