Hum Kashthagaan-e-ishq Hain Abru-o-chashm-e-yaar — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
We are the verses of love, the splendor, and the eyes of the beloved; from our heads, the shadow of the sword will not depart.
Explanation
This couplet is a powerful declaration of identity. Mir Taqi Mir says, 'We are the storytellers of love's tale, and the shadow of the sword will never leave our heads.' It means that for those who live by the art of love and poetry, their passion is their lifeblood. Even if they face danger or death, their spirit and their art will remain untouched and eternal. It is a declaration that poetry is more powerful than the sword.
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