The cloud that passed by from this side has wept even upon our ashes.

This profound couplet speaks to the lasting imprint of love and loss. The poet suggests that the person who left—who moved away from this place—still cried upon the very dust (khaak) of the speaker. It’s not about the physical departure, but the emotional weight. It implies that the connection was so deep, so pervasive, that even in their absence, the beloved's sorrow is anchored to the memory of the speaker's existence. A truly heartbreaking testament to deep attachment.