ग़म रहा जब तक कि दम में दम रहा दिल के जाने का निहायत ग़म रहा
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

The heart grieved until the last breath departed; the sorrow of losing love was beyond measure.

Explanation

This profound couplet speaks to the permanence of sorrow. Mir Taqi Mir captures the idea that grief is not fleeting; it lasts as long as life itself. The poet suggests that the pain of separation—the loss of the beloved's heart—is an immense, enduring sorrow. It is a testament to how deeply human emotion can root itself, becoming a constant companion until the very last breath.

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