हैरत-ए-इश्क़ में तस्वीर से रफ़्ता ही रहे ऐसे जाते हैं जो हम भी तो भले जाते हैं
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

The eyes wander from the picture in the intoxication of love, but if those people leave, we too may depart just like that.

Explanation

This couplet speaks to the agony of love's journey. The poet suggests that in the sheer intoxication of love, the beloved's image itself seems to wander away, dissolving from sight. It's a poignant moment of resignation. If the loved ones (or the circumstances) are willing to depart, why should the lover remain trapped? It's a beautiful blend of surrender and quiet defiance.

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