Kyuun Shukr-guzari Ka Mujhe Shauq Hai Itna — Akbar Allahabadi
क्यूँ शुक्र-गुज़ारी का मुझे शौक़ है इतना
सुनता हूँ वो मुझ पर कोई एहसाँ न करेंगे
— Akbar Allahabadi
Meaning
Why am I so eager to express gratitude, when I hear that they will do me no favor at all?
Explanation
There is a gentle, bittersweet irony in this couplet about the paradox of devotion. The speaker wonders why their heart is brimming with gratitude toward the beloved, even after hearing that no kindness or favor will ever be granted. In true romantic tradition, the lover's devotion is so unconditional that even the beloved’s proud refusal feels like a gift worth thanking them for.
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