Pesha To Ek Hi Tha Us Ka Hamara Lekin — Mir Taqi Mir
पेशा तो एक ही था उस का हमारा लेकिन
मजनूँ के तालेओं ने शोहरत में यावरी की
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
His profession was the same as ours, but Majnun's locks earned him fame in love.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the difference between true skill and public perception. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that even if the speaker and the beloved shared the same 'profession' or talent, it was the unique, romantic narrative surrounding Majnun—his passion, his legend—that earned him fame and favor. It's a commentary on how reputation often outshines genuine ability.
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