Tangi Laga Hai Karne Dam Apna Bhi Har Ghari — Mir Taqi Mir
तंगी लगा है करने दम अपना भी हर घड़ी
कुढ़ने ने दिल के जी को हमारे खपा दिया
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Every moment I struggle to breathe, because the bitterness has exhausted the spirit of my heart.
Explanation
This poignant couplet speaks to the agonizing struggle of internal turmoil. The poet feels so overwhelmed by emotional distress that simply breathing becomes a struggle. He blames the cruelty and jealousy of others, which have agitated his heart to the point of constant restlessness. It’s a powerful depiction of emotional exhaustion caused by heartache.
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