शर्मिंदा तिरे रुख़ से है रुख़्सार परी का
चलता नहीं कुछ आगे तिरे कब्क-ए-दरी का
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
From your face, the maiden's blush is ashamed, and from your waist-belt, nothing can advance.
Explanation
This masterful couplet is a profound compliment to the beloved's overwhelming charm. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that the beauty is so captivating that even a celestial fairy (parī) feels embarrassed just by the sight of the beloved's face. The fairy is so transfixed by the beloved's presence that she cannot move even a single step away. It speaks volumes about the beloved's irresistible magnetism!
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