Tu Hi Zamam Apni Nake Tura Ki Majnun / Muddat Se Naqsh-e-pa Ke Manid — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
O, you who are the world, did you break your nose, O Majnun? For a long time, it has been like a path marked by your feet.
Explanation
This profound couplet, attributed to Mir Taqi Mir, speaks to the tragedy of self-sabotage. The line suggests that the fault for the broken path lies not with the world or the beloved, but with the individual themselves. The path of life, which should be a natural progression (like a steady footprint), has been ruined by the person who was supposed to maintain it. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes, our greatest downfall comes from within.
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