तमत्तो एक का है एक के नुक़साँ से आलम में
कि साया फैलता जाता है जूँ जूँ धूप ढलती है
— Nazm Tabatabai
Meaning
In this world, one person's gain stems from another's loss, just as the shadow expands as the sunlight fades.
Explanation
The poet captures a poignant truth about life: in this world, one person's gain is almost always tied to another's loss. To illustrate this, he offers a simple yet profound image from nature—a shadow can only stretch out and grow larger as the sunlight fades away. It is a gentle reminder of life's delicate balance, where every triumph and retreat, light and shade, are inextricably linked.
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