Khvahish-e-bada-e-tuhur Nahin — Dagh Dehlvi
Meaning
We do not have any desire even for the pure wine of paradise; behold, what an abstinent and pious person we too have become.
Explanation
The poet uses a delightful touch of irony here, claiming to be an extraordinarily pious soul simply because he feels no desire for the pure, sacred wine of paradise ('baada-e-tahoor'). On the surface, it sounds like extreme devotion and restraint, but the underlying wit reveals that his heart is so thoroughly devoted to earthly love that even heaven's grandest promises hold no charm for him. It is a gentle, playful teasing of conventional religiosity that trades the present moment for future rewards.
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