Nala-o-ah Ki Tafsil Na Puchho Mujh Suun — Wali Dakhani
Meaning
Do not ask me for the details of my laments and sighs; an entire record of pain is compiled in the book of love.
Explanation
The poet gently asks us not to demand an itemized account of every single sigh and lament, as his suffering is far too vast to count. Instead, he presents his sorrow as a complete anthology—a ledger or collection of poetry where every page is woven from pure longing and heartbreak. By comparing pain to an entire 'divan', he elevates personal grief into a profound, enduring work of art that demands to be felt rather than calculated.
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