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Shah Jahan and the Taj Mahal

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The transience of life and the impermanence of human achievements.

A single, eternally-heaved sigh

It represents a solitary tear that will hang on the cheek of time, preserving Shah Jahan's heart's pain.

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Shah Jahan, the Emperor of India, was aware that life, youth, wealth, and renown are all transitory and fleeting.
His primary concern was to preserve his heart's pain forever.
He knew that the power and prestige of his imperial rule would eventually fade away, much like the beauty of a sunset.
Shah Jahan hoped that at least one eternal sigh of grief would remain to lament the sky.
He recognized that material possessions, such as emeralds, rubies, and pearls, are mere illusions and would eventually disappear.
Despite this, he wanted to leave a lasting legacy, which took the form of the Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal is a symbol of a single, solitary tear that would remain on the cheek of time, enduring beyond the transience of human life and power.