Vo Dasht-e-khauf-naak Raha Hai Mira Watan — Mir Taqi Mir
वो दश्त-ए-ख़ौफ़-नाक रहा है मिरा वतन
सुन कर जिसे ख़िज़्र ने सफ़र से हज़र किया
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
My homeland has become a terrifying wilderness, which Khizr heard about during his journey.
Explanation
This powerful couplet speaks to the deep sorrow of seeing one's homeland decline. The poet describes his native land as a 'dreadful desert'—a metaphor for loss of glory and peace. The reference to Khizr, a spiritual traveler, suggests that even a divine visitor was stopped by this place, indicating how profound and sorrowful its current state is. It's a lament for a lost golden era.
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