Main Ye Kehta Tha Ki Dil Jan Ne Liya Kaun Hai Woh — Mir Taqi Mir

मैं ये कहता था कि दिल जन ने लिया कौन है वो यक-ब-यक बोल उठा उस तरफ़ आ मैं ही हूँ
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

I used to say that the heart, whoever has taken it, is that one; suddenly, it spoke, 'Come, I myself am here.'

Explanation

This profound couplet speaks to the irresistible nature of love. The poet initially questions who has stolen the heart, suggesting a mystery or a thief. But then, the heart itself speaks up, demanding, 'Come this way, it is me.' It’s a moment of realization that the pull towards the beloved is not external, but an internal, undeniable command. It signifies that the passion is inherent, inescapable, and self-revealing.

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