Mahar Ki Tujh Se Tawaqqo Thi Sitamgar Nikla / Mom Samjhe The Tere Dil — Mir Taqi Mir
महर की तुझ से तवक़्क़ो' थी सितमगर निकला
मोम समझे थे तिरे दिल को सो पत्थर निकला
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The poet says that he thought your heart was soft and gentle, but it turned out to be stone.
Explanation
In this couplet, Shayar Mir Taqi Mir describes the pain of betrayal in love. He initially believed that his beloved's heart was soft and gentle, like wax, which implies susceptibility to affection. However, the reality was that it was as hard and unyielding as stone. This stark contrast between expectation and painful reality highlights the profound emotional shock experienced by the lover.
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