Shahar Ki Si Rahi Raunq Usi Ke Jeete-jee / Mar Gaya Qais Jo Tha — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The city's splendor remained alive as long as he lived; Qais died, who was the very dwelling place of God's valley.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the transient nature of joy and life. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that the vibrancy of a city, or indeed, any great happiness, depends entirely on the presence of a beloved or a central figure. When that source of life departs, even the most magnificent places lose their glow. Qais’s death marks the decline of divine joy, showing that existence itself is tied to the continuous presence of beauty and spirit.
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