Raha Hai Haddiyon Se Miri Jo Huma Laga — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The flame of my bones that dwells within me, even to him, the pain of love brought pleasure.
Explanation
This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the enduring nature of emotional pain. The poet suggests that the pain of love, the 'humā' (the flame or agony), resides deep within the bones. Even the beloved, who should be the source of comfort, finds a certain enjoyment in this suffering of the lover. It’s a masterful depiction of how pain can become an addiction—a bittersweet pleasure that defines the depth of one's devotion.
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