Jab Kaha Maim Ne Ki Tu Hi Hai To Phir Kahane Laga — Mir Taqi Mir
जब कहा मैं ने कि तू ही है तो फिर कहने लगा
क्या करेगा तू मिरा देखूँ तो जा मैं ही हूँ
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
When I said, 'You are the one,' he then began to say, 'What will you do? If you look at me, I am the one.'
Explanation
This couplet captures the painful paradox of declaration. The lover, having declared the beloved as their entire existence, is met with an evasive reply. The beloved suggests that even if the lover acknowledges their importance, it will ultimately lead to departure or withdrawal. It speaks to the distance between absolute devotion and the unpredictable nature of the heart.
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