Because I know what the essence of Alexander is, the splendor of kings rests upon me due to this fault.

This profound couplet speaks to the burden of knowledge. The poet admits that his greatest fault (ख़ता) is his deep understanding of true, immense power—the 'might of Alexander' (मआल-ए-सिकंदरी). It suggests that knowing the scope of greatness, ambition, and history is not a simple thing. For a poet, this knowledge can be a burden, a source of both pride and melancholy.