यही नज़र है जो अब क़ातिल-ए-ज़माना हुई
यही नज़र है कि उठती न थी किसी की तरफ़
— Akbar Allahabadi
Meaning
This is the very same gaze that has now become the slayer of the entire world, whereas earlier it would not even lift toward anyone.
Explanation
This couplet captures the tender wonder of watching innocence transform into irresistible charm. The poet marvels at the beloved's eyes, remembering how they were once so wrapped in modesty that they wouldn't even lift to meet anyone's gaze. Now, that very same shy glance has gained such breathtaking confidence that it effortlessly captivates and conquers the entire world.
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