Ye Daur To Muafiq Hota Nahin Magar Ab — Mir Taqi Mir
ये दौर तो मुआफ़िक़ होता नहीं मगर अब
रखिए बिना-ए-ताज़ा इस चर्ख़-ए-चम्बरी की
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
This era is not conducive, but now keep this wheel of life without a fresh base.
Explanation
This powerful couplet speaks to the weariness of time and the unpredictable nature of life. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that this era is not conducive to peace or stability. He warns us, 'Now, keep this wheel of fortune (Chark-e-Chambri) from becoming fresh'—meaning, don't let things get better, because the cycle of life is inherently unstable and prone to sudden change.
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