Kaun Maqsad Ko Ishq Bin Pahuncha — Mir Taqi Mir

कौन मक़्सद को इश्क़ बिन पहुँचा आरज़ू इश्क़ मुद्दआ है इश्क़
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

The Shayar asks how one can reach a goal without love. He states that desire itself is a plea for love.

Explanation

This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir explores the essential role of love in life's journey. The first line asks: Who can reach any destination (maqsad) without love? It suggests that love is not just a beautiful emotion, but a fundamental necessity for achieving any goal. The second line deepens this thought, stating that the very desire (aarzoo) to love is itself a powerful and undeniable claim. Mir Taqi Mir beautifully argues that desire and love are inseparable components of human existence.

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