Now, we do not have a continuous state of oblivion; some hearts manage, but only after a delay.

This couplet beautifully captures the transition from reckless abandon to cautious realization. The poet suggests that the blissful, careless 'unconsciousness' (बे-होशी) of youth or early love has faded. Now, while the heart still tries to recover and steady itself, the recovery process is slow, painful, and marked by delay. It speaks to the maturity that comes with heartbreak—the realization that freedom is costly.