शाम-ए-ग़म कुछ उस निगाह-ए-नाज़ की बातें करो बेख़ुदी बढ़ती चली है राज़ की बातें करो
— Firaq Gorakhpuri
Meaning

In this evening of sorrow, tell me the tales of that coy gaze, for I need to know the secrets as my intoxication grows.

Explanation

This beautiful couplet speaks of the intoxicating nature of emotional vulnerability. The poet, Firaq Gorakhpuri, asks to share secrets about a captivating gaze, especially in the gloom of sadness (Shaam-e-Gham). As the intoxication (be-khudi) grows, the need to share deep, hidden secrets becomes overwhelming. It's a yearning for connection that blossoms amidst sorrow.

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