Gareban Se Raha Kotah To Phir Hai — Mir Taqi Mir
गरेबाँ से रहा कोतह तो फिर है
हमारे हाथ में दामन हमारा
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
If the police have no grasp on the matter, then the curtain remains in our hands.
Explanation
This couplet is a powerful declaration of self-reliance and inherent strength. The poet suggests that if the general atmosphere or surroundings (Garebaan) are safe and secure, then the power or means of control (Daman) are already within our own grasp. It’s a reminder that true security doesn't depend on external protectors or circumstances, but on one's own resolve and resources. A profound statement of self-sufficiency.
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