Mai Ne Is Us Sanna Se Sar Khincha Hai — Mir Taqi Mir

मैं ने इस उस सन्ना' से सर खींचा है कि हर इक कूचे में जिस के थे हुनर-वर कितने
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

From that silence, I have drawn a thread, to measure how many skilled people were in every alley.

Explanation

This powerful couplet speaks to the poet's overwhelming experience of talent and life itself. Emerging from a deep silence, the poet realizes that the world—every single alleyway—is filled with so much skill and brilliance. It’s a profound realization of human potential, suggesting that even when you feel lost in solitude, the vibrancy and artistry of the world are always present. It’s a beautiful commentary on the density of life and creativity.

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