Ab Jaan Jism-e-khaki Se Tang A Gai Bahut — Mir Taqi Mir
अब जान जिस्म-ए-ख़ाकी से तंग आ गई बहुत
कब तक इस एक टोकरी मिट्टी को ढोईए
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
I have become very weary of this mortal body; how long must you carry this single basket of earth?
Explanation
This powerful couplet captures the profound weariness of existence. The speaker feels utterly exhausted by the physical body (jism-e-khaaki) and the constant, burdensome routine of life. The metaphor of 'carrying a basket of dirt' speaks to the monotonous, heavy labor of life's struggles. It is a poignant cry for release, reflecting an existential fatigue that transcends mere sadness.
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