Aaina Seena-e-saahib-e-nazaraan Ho Ki Jo Tha — Khwaja Haidar Ali Aatish
Meaning
May the mirror once again become the breast of those with true vision, as it once was; and may the face of the sought-after beloved be revealed once more, as it once was.
Explanation
The poet longs for a heart so clear that it works like a mirror. He wishes the inner self of those who truly see would become as polished and transparent as it once was, or perhaps should be. In that spotless mirror, the face of the beloved, the real goal and purpose of life, would shine out plainly for all to behold. The couplet speaks of inner purity. When the heart is cleansed of clutter and desire, it can reflect the truth it seeks. The poet yearns for that state of clarity, where nothing stands between the seeker and the object of their deepest longing.
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