The gaze that bestows torment, worthy of embrace, deserves a pure jewel, like a drop of tears.

This profound couplet speaks to the immense depth of emotional pain. Mir Taqi Mir says that for eyes that have witnessed such intense cruelty and torment, they require a gem that is as pure as a tear. It suggests that true suffering, when expressed through tears, holds a unique, unmatched purity—a treasure beyond any material worth.