All those who truly appreciated your worth have departed from Delhi; do not stay here any longer and ruin your value under any circumstances.
This couplet captures the heartbreak of Delhi's cultural decline, where art and intellect once flourished. The poet gently counsels himself or a fellow artist that the connoisseurs who truly understood their craft have all departed. Staying back in a place that no longer recognizes your value will only cheapen your dignity, so it is better to preserve your self-respect and move on.
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