Meer says that both the heat and the heart are ruined, and perhaps his own existence has now become a burden.

This beautiful couplet captures the intensity of deep, consuming love. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, speaks of a turmoil—a feverish passion—that burns within his heart. He muses that perhaps his beloved has set a standard of honor or dignity for him. It suggests that the love is so profound it has defined his very self-respect and existence.