दाना वही है दिल जो करे आप का ख़याल
बीना वही नज़र है कि जो आप पर पड़े
— Akbar Allahabadi
Meaning
Only that heart is truly wise which thinks of you, and only that gaze possesses real sight which falls upon you.
Explanation
In this couplet, the poet redefines wisdom and vision through the lens of pure devotion. A heart is truly wise only when consumed by thoughts of the beloved, and eyes are truly blessed with sight only when they gaze upon the beloved. It is a tender reminder that in the world of love, anything outside the beloved is mere ignorance and blindness.
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