Is Ada Ko To Tak Ik Sar Kar Insaf Karo — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Judge this mannerism, friends, and deliver justice: is the fault in you, or is it in me?
Explanation
This couplet is a profound expression of self-doubt and emotional confusion in the realm of love. The poet is asking his friends to examine the captivating nature of the beloved's style (adab) and judge its true nature. But the deeper question is rhetorical: is the fault with the beloved, or is the fault with the lover himself? It suggests that sometimes, the blame for the turmoil we feel lies not with the other person, but with our own heart's susceptibility.
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