Do not go to her because of those torn clothes in the street; that ragged attire is the pride of emperors.

This powerful couplet speaks to the profound irony of dignity. Mir Taqi Mir tells us not to judge a person by their outward appearance, specifically their tattered clothes. He suggests that the very state of poverty (फ़क़्र) they wear is, paradoxically, the greatest source of pride and glory (फ़ख़्र) for true kings. It’s a reminder that true nobility resides within, not in material wealth.