Jun Naqsh-e-pa Hai Gurbat Hairan-kar Us Ki — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The marks of separation are astonishing; how can one wander, having reached neither the homeland nor the beloved?
Explanation
This powerful couplet by Mir Taqi Mir captures the profound pain of spiritual and emotional wandering. The poet suggests that the mere state of separation (gurbat) leaves a mark that is astonishing in its depth. It speaks to the wandering soul—the 'awaara'—that travels across worlds, far from its home, yet never finds the peace or the beloved it seeks. It’s a lament for the journey that never ends, a constant state of yearning.
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