Maujain Kare Hai Bahr-e-jahan Mein Abhi Toh Tu — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
You are still enjoying yourself in the ocean of the world, but after death, you will realize that everything was merely froth.
Explanation
This powerful couplet is a deep meditation on the transient nature of life. Mir Taqi Mir reminds us that the world's drama, the 'waves of existence,' are merely temporary. The 'habab' (foam) suggests that all worldly joys, sorrows, and struggles are ultimately illusions. It's a poignant reminder to live without attachment, because the grand realization—that nothing lasts—only comes after the curtain of life falls.
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