We were so self-respecting that not just in matters of love, but also in our everyday dealings, we never pursued or expected any return.

This couplet speaks to the absolute purity of devotion. Amrut Ghayal suggests that their love was so naturally given, so selfless, that it transcended the need for any return or repayment. It’s a powerful statement about giving without expectation. True love, the शायर argues, operates outside the ledger of transactions—it simply *is*.