આશક થઈ પ્યાસી હશે આલમ તમારી એક દીઃ સાથે લઈ પીણું શરાબી, હુઝ્ર ત્યાં પીવા નથી.
— Kalapi
Meaning

Your world, as a lover, must have thirsted for you one day. O drunkard, take your drink, for the Beloved's presence is not there to share.

Explanation

This couplet beautifully expresses the intense longing a lover feels. It paints a picture where, one day, everyone in your world, your admirers, will yearn deeply for your presence. But here's the poignant truth: even if a lover, perhaps metaphorically a 'drunkard' for your love, carries their most cherished drink, they won't find joy in consuming it without you by their side. It truly highlights how vital the beloved's presence is; without it, even the most desirable comforts lose their taste and cannot be savored. Your absence makes everything else feel empty and unfulfilling.

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