Ab To Jaata Hi Hai Kabe Ko To But-khaane Se — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Now, I am leaving towards the Kaaba, from this idol-temple; quickly arrive, O 'Mir', because God has entrusted (my life/existence).
Explanation
This powerful couplet is a profound meditation on spiritual journey and divine devotion. Mir Taqi Mir uses the journey to the Kaaba—a symbol of pure worship—to contrast the temporary nature of worldly idols (Bhoot-Khana). He tells the listener, 'Mir,' that since the path is now towards the divine, they must hurry to him, because he has been entrusted with a sacred truth or divine guidance. It’s a call to leave materialism behind and embrace the spiritual path!
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