Now Jahanabad is in ruins, while there used to be a home at every step.

This profound couplet speaks of the collapse of an entire world or an era. Jahannabad, historically a vibrant and populous city, represents a time of perceived security and ease. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that the greatest tragedy isn't just the ruin itself, but the realization that the stable world—the one where every step led to a sense of belonging—has vanished. It’s a lament for lost grandeur and the unpredictable nature of fate.