My foot no longer resides in the valley of sorrow; I have gradually developed an addiction to moving in that direction.
This couplet beautifully captures the journey from deep sorrow to a new, irresistible passion. The poet says that his feet no longer belong in the 'graveyard of sorrow' (Kalba-e-Ahzaan). This signifies a profound change. He hasn't forgotten his pain, but he has found a new craving—a compulsion—to move towards something different. It’s a powerful declaration of moving past grief and embracing a new life force.
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