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हस्ती अपनी हबाब की सी है। (Hasti Apni Sharab Ki Si Hai) - My Existence Is Like A Bubble - Mir Taqi Mir Mir Taqi Mir is in full praise of his beloved in this Ghazal and lamenting for not becoming close to her. He said that without her his existence is like an illusion. If you read this Ghazal you will know that opening of song 'Honth Rasiley' from Welcome (2007) is inspired from it. I have tried to translate it here for your better understanding.  हस्ती अपनी हबाब की सी है, ये नुमाइश सराब की सी है।  Hasti Apni Habab Ki Si Hai, Ye Numaish Saraab Ki Si Hai. My existence is like a bubble's version, this exhibition is only like an illusion. नाज़ुकी उस के लब की क्या कहिए, पंखुड़ी इक गुलाब की सी है।  Nazuki Us Ke Lab Ki Kya Kahiye, Pankhudi Ek Gulab Ki Si Hai. The softness of her lips goes, like the petals of a rose. चश्म-ए-दिल खोल इस भी आलम पर, याँ की औक़ात ख़्वाब की सी है।  Chasm-e-Dil Khol Is Bhi Aalam Par, Yan Ki Aukaat Khwaab Ki Si Hai. Also open the eyes to this world's

आरज़ुएँ हज़ार रख़ते हैं ! ( Aarzuen Hazaar Rakhte Hain!) I Keep A Thousand Desire - Mir Taqi Mir In this ghazal Mir Taqi 'Mir ' expressing his desires as a young lover. It seems that he is not pointing towards a particular beloved but talking in general about girls of his age and his desire to love them.  He keeps his heart restless for them and hope for a glance of love. He emphasis that he didn't want status of a friend but of a lover. He said that he is young and can influence to love.    आरज़ुएँ हज़ार रख़ते हैं , तो भी हम दिल को मार रख़ते हैं।  Aarzuen Hazaar Rakhte Hain, To Bhi Hum Dil Ko Maar Rakhte Hain. I keep a thousand desire, yet I suppress my heart's fire. बर्क़ कम-हौसला हैं हम भी तो, दिल को बेक़रार रखते हैं।  Bark Kam-Hausla Hain Hum Bhi To, Dil Ko Bekaraar Rakhte Hain. Like a lightening, I am unambitious, thus keeping the heart impetuous. ग़ैर ही मुरीद-ऐ-इनायत है, हम भी तो तुमसे प्यार रखते हैं।  Gair Hi Mureed-E-Inayat Hai, Hum Bhi To Tumse Pyaar Rakhte Hain. Only