Marta Hai Kyum To Nahaq Yari Biradari Par — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Why should I die, O careless bond, upon the lineage of friendship? All the ties of this world are marked with the sign of Tilak while alive.
Explanation
Mir Taqi Mir delivers a profound lesson in detachment here. The couplet asks: Why should I perish over the betrayal of friendship or community? He reminds us that all the bonds and relationships we cherish in this world are merely temporary markings—like a 'tilak'—that we wear only while we are alive. It’s a powerful reminder to value life and remain grounded, rather than letting fleeting hurts dictate our existence.
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