Ye Nishaan-e-ishq Hain Jaate Nahin — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
These marks of love do not fade away; what can wash away the stains on my chest?
Explanation
Mir Taqi Mir captures the enduring nature of deep love in this powerful couplet. The 'marks of love' (nishaan-e-ishq) are not physical blemishes, but the indelible memories and emotions that a profound connection leaves on the soul. He asks a poignant question: Can any ritualistic cleansing, no matter how thorough, wash away the lasting stain of such intense affection? It speaks to the idea that true emotional scars are permanent, etched into the very core of who we are.
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