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December 10, 2025

132. There is neither a desire nor a need

The tragedy queen, Meena Kumari, has composed some beautiful poetry. 

 

Here's one I'm sharing.

 

कोई चाहत है न जरूरत है 

मौत क्या इतनी खूबसूरत है

 

मौत की गोद मिल रही हो अगर 

जागे रहने की क्या जरूरत है

 

जिन्दगी घड़ के देख ली हमने 

मिट्टी गारे की एक मूरत है

 

सारे चेहरे जमा हैं माजी के 

मौत क्या दुल्हिनों की सूरत है

 

And here is its translation in English – 

 

There is neither a desire nor a need.

Is death so beautiful?

 

If death is about to embrace you,

why do you need to stay awake?


 

We have tried life,

It is a statue made of clay and mud.

 

All the faces of the past are gathered together.

Is death the face of brides?