Saudai Ho To Rakhe Bazaar-e-ishq Mein Paa — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
If you are heartbroken, keep it in the marketplace of love; it is the custom of that place to sell some things for free.
Explanation
Mir Taqi Mir speaks here about the harsh reality of the 'market of love.' He suggests that when a heart is desperate, or a lover is destitute, they will sell their dignity, their self-respect, and even their lives for nothing. It's not a moral judgment, but rather an observation of the cultural desperation that accompanies intense passion. Love, for him, is a market where the currency is often self-worth, and the price is shockingly low.
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