जब से उस बेवफ़ा ने बाल रखे
सैद बंदों ने जाल डाल रखे
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Literally, the couplet means that ever since the faithless woman let down her hair, the Sayyid people have spread their traps.
Explanation
This powerful couplet speaks of the consequences of betrayal. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that ever since the unfaithful lover (bewafaa) acted carelessly or behaved badly, those who were supposed to be friends or allies (Sa'id bandon) have started setting traps. It highlights the deep pain of realizing that the people you trusted most are the ones who hurt you the most. A truly poignant reflection on broken trust.
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