The passion's work pulled me far, O beautiful example of grace. My yearning eyes are enchanted, lost in your captivating face.

This powerful couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the agonizing dilemma of the lover. The poet suggests that while leaving the beloved's path (शौक़ का काम खिंचा दूर) might seem manageable, the real struggle is the inability to take away the intoxicating, captivating gaze (चश्म-ए-मुश्ताक़). The lover is utterly consumed by the beloved's presence, finding that even the simplest glance is enough to render him speechless and entranced. It's a plea for release, but also a confession of deep, irresistible attachment.