Dikhai Denge Ham Mayyat Ke Rangon — Mir Taqi Mir
दिखाई देंगे हम मय्यत के रंगों
अगर रह जाएँगे जीते सहर तक
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
We will appear in the colors of the deceased, if we remain alive until dawn.
Explanation
This powerful couplet speaks to the ultimate truth of human existence. It suggests that the true colors of death—the stark, undeniable reality of mortality—will only be visible if we manage to survive and reach the dawn. It’s a haunting meditation on time, suggesting that life itself is a prolonged, beautiful illusion until the final moment arrives.
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