Nahin Khultin Ankhen Tumhari Tak Ki Maal Par Bhi Nazar Karo — Mir Taqi Mir
नहीं खुलतीं आँखें तुम्हारी टक कि मआल पर भी नज़र करो
ये जो वहम की सी नुमूद है उसे ख़ूब देखो तो ख़्वाब है
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Your eyes do not open, so also look at the scale. Look closely at this illusionary sight; it is a dream.
Explanation
This couplet delves into the nature of perception and reality. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that even when the gaze is captivated by something seemingly tangible, the deeper truth lies in recognizing the illusion. He advises us to look beyond the immediate spectacle—the 'vaham' (delusion)—because what we perceive as solid reality is merely a fragile, beautiful dream.
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