All of this cosmos, beneath the glitter, was a host, like peacocks and kings, standing together.

Mir Taqi Mir, a master of poignant Urdu poetry, delivers a couplet that speaks of grandeur and fleeting beauty. The lines suggest that once, the entire universe (Kaainaat) was covered by a magnificent, dazzling splendor, accompanied by an army of peacocks and majestic creatures. It's a nostalgic look at a time when everything was vibrant and glorious, suggesting that perhaps, nothing lasts forever.