Vo Jante Hain Ghair Mire Ghar Men Hai Mehman — Akbar Allahabadi
Meaning
They know that the rival is a guest in my house; even if they come now, they will not be doing me any favor.
Explanation
There is a sharp and wry irony at the heart of this couplet. The lover knows that his rival happens to be a guest at his home, and the beloved is fully aware of it. So, even if the beloved finally decides to grace the doorstep, it will not be an act of grace or longing for the host, but merely an excuse to see the rival. It beautifully captures the quiet heartbreak of knowing that a long-awaited visit has lost all its magic because you are no longer the reason for it.
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