Phir Phir Gaya Hai Aa Kar Munh Tak Jigar Hamare — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
You have come again and again, touching our very heart. What kind of restlessness is this upon our soul and heart?
Explanation
This powerful couplet captures the physical manifestation of emotional turmoil. Mir Taqi Mir describes his heart (jigar) as having come so close to his lips that the mere feeling of restlessness (iztiraab) is overwhelming. It's not just sadness; it's a visceral, palpable anxiety that consumes the soul and the heart. The Shayar is questioning the source of this intense, consuming restlessness, suggesting that the pain has become an inseparable part of his very being.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
Audio
Free — just your email. You'll come right back here.
No comments yet. Be the first.