Jhume Hai Bed Ja-e-jawanan May-gusar — Mir Taqi Mir
झूमे है बेद जा-ए-जवानान मय-गुसार
बाला-ए-ख़म है ख़िश्त सर पैर मय-फ़रोश
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The cypress tree sways in the tavern of youth, and the beloved's allure is like a shop selling intoxication.
Explanation
Mir Taqi Mir paints a vivid picture of intoxication and beauty. The poet describes the garden of youth as swaying with the fragrance of wine, symbolizing the overwhelming allure of the beloved. The second line compares the beloved's perfect beauty (bala-e-kham) to a forest—a source of intoxicating joy, forever selling the nectar of life. It's a profound ode to intoxicating charm!
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