Not only is the hill bending, but the sword is also here; these two are united with our destiny and blood.
This couplet is a powerful declaration of fierce self-respect and readiness for conflict. The speaker argues that they are not swayed by any concept of modesty or shame, because their core nature—represented by the spear (tegh) and the blood (khoon)—is inherently aligned with action and struggle. It's a profound statement: when conviction is strong, fear and shame become irrelevant. Mir Taqi Mir asserts that their spirit is built for battle!
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