Sitam Hain Qahar Hain Launde Sharab-khaane Ke — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The torment and wrath of the boys from the tavern are such that they strip off the turban of every worshipper.
Explanation
This powerful couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the disillusionment and the mockery found in society. The 'sharab-khane' (tavern) represents the world of sin and indulgence, while the 'namazi' (worshipper) represents piety. Mir suggests that the crude, cynical nature of the youth in such places is so powerful that they strip away the outward signs of devotion—the *amama*—from even the most devout man. It's a commentary on how superficial the veneer of respectability can be!
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