Sataya Mir Gham-kash Ko Kinhon Ne — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Who tormented the melancholic soul, 'Mir', that now even the drains lead to the heavens?
Explanation
This couplet is a profound statement on the unbearable nature of sorrow. Mir Taqi Mir asks a rhetorical question: Who tormented the sorrow-bearer so deeply that even the drains (naale), which are meant to flow underground, now ascend all the way to the heavens (Arsh)? It is a powerful metaphor, suggesting that the pain experienced is so monumental that it defies the very laws of nature and logic. A truly heartbreaking piece!
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