Nigah-e-yaas Bhi Is Syed-e-Afghan Par Ghaneemat Hai — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Even the glance of despair is a blessing upon this Syed of Afghan; so much is the Syed of Bismil in need of leisure time.
Explanation
This couplet is a masterclass in sardonic wit. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, addresses someone (the 'Sayyid-e-Afghan') and suggests that even the gaze of despair ('Nigah-e-Yaas') is a blessing. He then adds a sharp jab, saying that the person is extremely busy and never has the time or leisure for anything. It's a gentle yet biting critique of someone who is always too important or too busy to truly connect or acknowledge others' feelings.
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