Husn Ko Kya Dushmani Hai Ishq Ko Kya Bair Hai — Jigar Moradabadi
Meaning
Beauty holds no enmity and love bears no grudge against me; I am simply stumbling over my own feet.
Explanation
In traditional poetry, lovers often blame the beloved's coldness or the cruelty of passion for their misery, but here the poet makes a refreshingly honest confession. Neither beauty holds a grudge nor does love bear any malice; the cause of his downfall lies squarely within himself. The image of tripping over one's own feet captures that poignant realization when we realize our suffering is born of our own hasty expectations and self-destructive habits.
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