Ab Ghatte Ghatte Jaan Mein Taqat Nahin Rahi — Mir Taqi Mir
अब घटते घटते जान में ताक़त नहीं रही
टक लग चली सबा कि दिया सा बढ़ा दिया
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
As my life diminishes and strength is no more within me, the morning breeze blew as if it had added the light of a lamp.
Explanation
This poignant couplet captures the feeling of delicate exhaustion. The poet suggests that his strength is fading away, piece by piece. Yet, when a gentle breeze (Saba) blows, it doesn't just cool him; it seems to ignite his passion, like increasing a lamp's flame. It’s the paradox of being utterly drained, but simultaneously awakened by the faintest whisper of life.
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