Dil Pe BaiTha Kahan Se Tir-e-nigah — Dagh Dehlvi
दिल पे बैठा कहाँ से तीर-ए-निगाह
ये निशाना नज़र नहीं आता
— Dagh Dehlvi
Meaning
From where did the arrow of the glance hit the heart? This target or mark is nowhere to be seen.
Explanation
The poet marvels at the stealthy, intoxicating power of the beloved's glance, comparing it to an unseen arrow that hits right at the heart. What makes love's injury so unique is its invisibility—there is no physical wound or visible target, yet the impact shakes the lover to their core. It captures that sweet bewilderment of falling in love without even realizing when or how the strike took place.
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