Where can I find a beloved like this, O enemy of my soul? Whether I am the caller or the one being called, it is all love.
Mir Taqi Mir captures the perilous and intoxicating nature of love. He asks, 'Where can one find such a charming enemy of the soul?' The 'enemy' here is the irresistible pull of love itself. The second line suggests a paradox: both the claimant (the lover) and the beloved are equally demanding and alluring. It's a declaration that love is a battlefield where mutual desire is the greatest danger!
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
Audio
Free — just your email. You'll come right back here.
No comments yet. Be the first.
