फिर आँखें भी तो दीं हैं कि रख देख कर क़दम
कहता है कौन तुझ को न चल चल सँभल के चल
— Bahadur Shah Zafar
Meaning
You have been given eyes so that you watch your step; who is asking you not to walk? Walk by all means, but walk with care.
Explanation
This couplet offers a gentle piece of worldly wisdom about navigating the hazards of life and love. The poet reminds us that fear of stumbling shouldn't freeze our footsteps, because we have been blessed with vision and intellect specifically to discern the path. Nobody is asking you to abandon the journey—only to walk it with mindfulness, presence, and care.
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