कल रात मुँद गई थीं बहुतों की आँखें ग़श से देखा किया न कर तो सरमस्त ख़्वाब हो कर
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

Last night, many eyes were immersed in the trance of deep sleep; if no one had looked, it would have been a dizzying dream.

Explanation

This beautiful couplet speaks to the intoxicating power of memory and the beloved's gaze. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that the reality of the moment was so profound, even when the eyes closed and the world seemed to fade, the experience remained alive. It wasn't just a memory; it was a vivid, enchanting dream, highlighting how deeply the emotions were felt, making reality indistinguishable from bliss.

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