Tha Bad-sharab Saqi Kitna Ki Rat May Se — Mir Taqi Mir
था बद-शराब साक़ी कितना कि रात मय से
मैं ने जो हाथ खींचा उन ने कटार खींचा
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Oh, the cupbearer, how much wine did you pour that night? When I pulled my hand, they pulled a dagger.
Explanation
This couplet, by Mir Taqi Mir, is a powerful depiction of betrayal and the unpredictable nature of relationships. The poet describes a drunken cupbearer (Saqi) who, when the speaker simply takes his hand, responds not with friendship, but with a dagger! It speaks to a deep sense of vulnerability and the sudden, sharp pain that can come from those you trust most. It's a stark warning about misplaced faith.
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