Kyuun Kiya Raha Jo Muqabla Khatrat-e-gam-ba-gam Se — Jigar Moradabadi

क्यूँ किया रहा जो मुक़ाबला ख़तरात-ए-गाम-ब-गाम से सर-ए-बाम-ए-इश्क़-ए-तमाम तक रह-ए-शौक़-ए-नीम-तमाम से
— Jigar Moradabadi

Meaning

Why did one keep confronting dangers at every step of the journey, from the half-finished path of desire to the very pinnacle of complete love?

Explanation

This couplet reflects on the perilous journey of devotion, looking back from the very summit of perfected love to where it all began—an uncertain, half-awakened longing. The poet wonders why the heart willingly braved danger at every single step, enduring such relentless trials. It captures the bittersweet awe of arriving at emotional transcendence, realizing that love's sheer pull makes every hazard worth confronting.

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