Fursat-e-aish Apni Yun Guzri — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The time of leisure and enjoyment passed by, and consequently, calamity fell upon desire.
Explanation
This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir explores the bitter irony of life's passage. The poet suggests that the very ease and comfort of life—the 'leisure'—eventually become a burden. When life moves smoothly and comfortably, it can create a deep sense of detachment or dissatisfaction. The ease itself becomes a struggle, making the deepest desires (tamanna) feel like a source of pain or trouble. It speaks to the melancholy realization that happiness, if achieved too easily, may not fulfill the soul's true yearning.
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