Ye Bakht-e-sabz Dekho Baagh-e-zamana Mein Se — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Look at this green fortune, from the garden of the world; even a wilted flower could not reach its own turban.
Explanation
Mir Taqi Mir paints a poignant picture here. He tells us to look at the vibrant, green carpet of the world's garden, which symbolizes life's beauty. Yet, the poet observes that even a withered, dead flower (pazmurda gul) could not manage to reach its own head covering (dastar). This suggests that despite the apparent beauty and opportunities of life, some struggles are so immense that even the simplest, most natural goals remain unattainable!
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