Dil-e-khaasta-loohu Jo Ho Gaya To Bhala Hua Ki Kahaan Talak — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The Shayar says that if the heart, which was worn out, turned to blood, then it was good that wherever it was. At times it was stained by the burning of the chest, and at times by pain and sorrow.
Explanation
This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir suggests a weariness of the heart that brings a strange kind of peace. He implies that even if the heart is already broken and worn out, it's actually a blessing. Why? Because in the past, the scars were visible—scars of burning pain on the chest, and scars of sorrow on the face. The pain was externalized; now, the heart bears the weight internally, which is perhaps a relief.
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