Kya Hai Jo Uth Gaya Hai Par Basta-e-wafa Hai — Mir Taqi Mir

क्या है जो उठ गया है पर बस्ता-ए-वफ़ा है क़ैद-ए-हयात में है तू 'मीर' आ रहेगा
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

What has risen, yet the scroll of loyalty remains; you 'Mir', will be present in the captivity of life.

Explanation

This masterpiece by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the enduring nature of loyalty (Wafa) even when life feels like a struggle or a cage. The poet asks: what force has emerged in my life, but my heart's commitment remains intact? He assures us that despite the hardships and the 'imprisonment of life,' the beloved's presence is inevitable. It is a profound statement of faith in love, suggesting that true connections transcend time and circumstance.

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