ना-मुरादी हो जिस पे परवाना वो जलाता फिरे चराग़-ए-मुराद
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

The lamp of desire is continually lit by the candle that is not devoted to Murad.

Explanation

This profound couplet speaks to the persistence of love, even in the face of complete rejection. The 'Parwaana' (moth/lover) is destined to burn itself, not because of the beloved's favor, but because of the sheer longing for the beloved's grace. The lover continues to burn the lamp of desire, regardless of the beloved's silence or indifference. It's a beautiful portrayal of unconditional, agonizing devotion.

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