Tanha :
Opening line:
"The beauty of youth is sold in the shops, the lips are sold in the shops"
In this, the poet says that nowadays, youth and beauty (beauty) and the cheeks, that is, the charm of a person, have also become a commodity. People are very fond of their beauty, like something is sold in a shop.
Second line:
"The mirrors of modesty are also sold in the market."
Here the poet expresses regret that the price of shame and modesty has also started selling in the market. That is, people are sacrificing their honor and modesty for the benefit of the world.
Third line:
"Nobility, compassion, and kindness have left their hearts"
This line tells that nobility (poverty) and compassion are disappearing from the hearts of people. Now humanity and morality are decreasing.
Fourth line:
"Where wealth shines, character sells"
This means that where money and wealth are abundant, so are their character and principles. That is, people sacrifice their honor, morality, and ethics in the greed of wealth.
Overall meaning:
These poems speak of the fact that moral values are disappearing in the current situation, and people are willing to sell their honor, modesty, and even character for the benefit of worldly wealth
2026-04-11 03:18:38