Maqdur Tak Sharab Se Rakh Ankhiyon Mein Rang — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Paint my eyes with the color of wine, O cupbearer, for this cup is the wind of the rose.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound exploration of intoxication, both literal and emotional. The poet addresses the 'Saqi' (cup-bearer), asking him to keep the vibrancy of wine's color in the eyes until the very limit. The 'cup' itself, however, is described as a vessel carrying the fragrance of roses. It suggests that the intoxication of love is not just wine, but the intoxicating, beautiful, and fragrant essence of the beloved's presence. It’s a request to keep the illusion of beauty alive, no matter the cost.
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