सद ख़ानुमाँ-ख़राब हैं हर हर क़दम पे दफ़न
कुश्ता हूँ यार मैं तो तिरे घर की राह का
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
In every step, the grave seems to be buried, but I am a corpse walking the path to your home.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound meditation on the nature of love and fate. Mir Taqi Mir tells us that the path to the beloved's house is littered with troubles and obstacles—a grave of sorrows at every step. Yet, despite these dangers, the speaker declares that he is bound by a profound, inescapable devotion. His destiny is tied to that path, making the journey itself his ultimate reality, no matter the cost.