नाज़ुक बदन है कितना वो शोख़-चश्म दिलबर जान उस के तन के आगे आती नहीं नज़र में
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

How delicate is the physical form of that mischievous-eyed beloved. Compared to the extreme refinement and radiance of their body, even the soul remains invisible to the eye.

Explanation

This magnificent couplet captures the essence of overwhelming infatuation. Mir Taqi Mir describes the beloved—so delicate, so full of playful charm—that her presence completely dominates the poet's vision. The soul, the very essence of 'self,' cannot take precedence over the sight of her body. It's a powerful declaration that physical beauty, when combined with divine charm, can make the poet lose himself entirely.

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