दिल की गिनती न यगानों में, न बेगानों में लेकिन उस जलवा-गाह-ए-नाज़ से उठता भी नहीं
— Firaq Gorakhpuri
Meaning

It is not counted in the hearts of the loved ones, nor in the count of strangers, but it does not even rise from that spectacle of grace.

Explanation

This couplet speaks to the intrinsic, almost magnetic value of the human heart. Firaq Gorakhpuri suggests that the worth of the heart isn't measured by the love it receives from others, or the neglect it faces. Instead, its true measure lies in its inherent, irresistible charm—the captivating 'jalwa' (glow/aura) that makes it constantly desirable, regardless of the circumstances.

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