Ho Us Se Jahan Siyah Tad Bhi — Mir Taqi Mir
हो उस से जहाँ सियाह तद भी
नाले में मिरे असर न होगा
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
How can it be that even from that black source, my effect will not be in the stream?
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the enduring nature of the poet's essence. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that even if he reaches a place of absolute darkness or deepest impurity (symbolized by the 'black dye'), his inherent spirit and influence will remain untouched. It is a powerful declaration of self-worth and resilience, stating that his true self cannot be stained or diminished by external circumstances or malice.
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