तुर्बत-ए-'मीर' पर हैं अहल-ए-सुख़न हर तरफ़ हर्फ़ है हिकायत है
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

On Mir's grave, the people of poetry are gathered; everywhere there is a letter and a tale.

Explanation

This powerful couplet speaks volumes about the enduring legacy of a great poet. 'Ahl-e-Sukhan' (the people of literature/poetry) gather at Mir Taqi Mir's grave, suggesting that his influence is monumental. The second line, 'Everywhere, there are stories in every letter,' implies that his verses are so rich and profound that every single word contains a tale, a lesson, or a deep emotion. It’s a tribute to the immortality of art.

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