Marg Ik Man-dagi Ka Waqfa Hai — Mir Taqi Mir

मर्ग इक माँदगी का वक़्फ़ा है या'नी आगे चलेंगे दम ले कर
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

The path is a pause of intoxication, meaning we will move forward while taking breath.

Explanation

This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir offers a philosophical perspective on life and death. He suggests that death (मर्ग) is merely a pause (वक़फ़ा) from the intoxication of existence (माँदगी). In simple terms, the poet tells us that life is continuous; we must keep moving forward, taking breath after breath. It is a powerful reminder of resilience and the relentless journey of the soul.

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