A Khana-kharabi Apni Mat Kar — Mir Taqi Mir
आ ख़ाना-ख़राबी अपनी मत कर
क़हबा है ये उस से घर न होगा
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Do not ruin your own household/life, for it is not a home without it.
Explanation
This powerful couplet is a warning, a plea to curb one's own destructive tendencies. Mir Taqi Mir advises against self-inflicted trouble, suggesting that such mischief or chaos cannot lead to stability or a peaceful life. It speaks to the universal struggle of controlling our impulses—the moment when our actions jeopardize everything we hold dear. It is a profound lesson in self-restraint.
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