It is destined that the status of yesterday will be attained at last; a river could not be made from a drop that was never seen.

This powerful couplet speaks about the journey of growth and potential. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that achieving true stature or potential requires immersion in experience. Just as a single drop of water cannot become a mighty river without flowing through the vast expanse of the river, a person cannot achieve their full potential without facing life's challenges and experiences. It's a beautiful reminder that growth demands flow and confrontation with reality.