वो अपनी ही ख़ूबी पे रहता है नाज़ाँ
मरो या जियो कोई उस की बला से
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
He remains dependent on his own unique qualities, heedless of all; whether he dies or lives, it is not our concern.
Explanation
This couplet is a powerful declaration of emotional independence. Mir Taqi Mir observes a person who is so wrapped up in their own perfection and brilliance that they seem oblivious to everything else. The poet declares that whether this person lives or dies, it makes absolutely no difference to the speaker. It is a masterful statement of self-respect, suggesting that true love cannot be contingent on another person's fate.
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