Ru-e-araq-phishan Ko Bas Ponch Garam Mat Ho — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Do not wipe the essence of the wine with warm hands, for what will remain in the flower if its rose has bloomed? This suggests that one should not diminish or ruin the inherent essence of something once its peak beauty or purpose has been revealed.
Explanation
This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks of delicate preservation and the pain of change. The poet advises that the 'dew of the blooming flower' (रू-ए-अरक़-फ़िशाँ) should not be wiped away with excessive heat. He suggests that if the flower's essence (its 'rose') has emerged, then the delicate dew—the transient beauty—will naturally find its place. It's a meditation on accepting the natural cycle of life and beauty.
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