Kya Khandan Ka Apne Tujh Se Kahein Takaddus — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
What lineage has the right to claim anything from you, O sacred one? Our soul is merely an insignificant gatekeeper.
Explanation
This powerful couplet is a profound statement on the superiority of spiritual grace over worldly status. Mir Taqi Mir contrasts the importance of a noble lineage ('khaandaan') with the sacred presence of the Holy Spirit ('Ruhul-Qudus'). The poet suggests that external titles or family prestige mean nothing when one possesses an inner, divine purity. It’s a reminder that true worth resides in the soul, not in the surname.
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