The beloved's murderous eyes were always my enemy, but they were never as lethal as they have become now.
In Urdu poetry, the beloved's gaze is famously called 'chashm-e-qaatil'—an eye capable of slaying hearts with a single glance. The poet remarks with a quiet sigh that while this gaze was never merciful to begin with, its cruelty or overwhelming charm has recently intensified beyond measure. It beautifully captures that poignant feeling when someone who already held power over you becomes even more breathtakingly indifferent or lethal.
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