Kahte The Us Se Miliye To Kya Kya Na Kahiye Lake — Mir Taqi Mir

कहते थे उस से मिलिए तो क्या क्या न कहिए लेक वो आ गया तो सामने उस के न आई बात
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

They used to say what things one should not mention upon meeting him, but when he arrived, everything was left unsaid.

Explanation

This beautiful couplet captures the universal experience of being utterly overwhelmed by love. The poet describes a situation where people warned him not to speak so much when meeting the beloved. Yet, the moment he finally saw her, every word, every thought, failed him. It's the silence of pure emotion, where the presence of the beloved is so powerful that it renders the tongue mute. A perfect portrayal of deep, irresistible attraction.

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