Tu Hai Kis Nahiye Se Ai Dayar-e-ishq Kya Janun — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Oh benefactor of love, from what realm do you exist? I do not know. I wish that all your inhabitants were disloyal.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound lament on the unpredictable nature of love. The poet asks, 'From what corner are you, O realm of love, that I should know?' He expresses a deep sense of helplessness. He wishes that the people residing in the beloved's abode were all faithless, because the current devotion and loyalty are proving too painful to bear. It's a beautiful portrayal of despair, where the seeker wishes for betrayal to end the agony of longing.
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