Thi Tumhare Sitam Ki Tab Us Tak — Mir Taqi Mir
थी तुम्हारे सितम की ताब उस तक
सब्र जो याँ अज़ीज़ कोई था
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The strength to endure your cruelty was reserved only for someone who held you dear.
Explanation
This profound couplet suggests that true resilience against cruelty (sitam) is not found in strength, but in patience (sabr). Mir Taqi Mir implies that only a heart that values patience can withstand the harshness of the beloved's actions. It’s a beautiful commentary on emotional endurance, suggesting that inner peace is the ultimate shield against pain.
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