Khush-qadan Jab Savar Hote Hain — Mir Taqi Mir

ख़ुश-क़दाँ जब सवार होते हैं सर्व-ओ-क़ुमरी शिकार होते हैं
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

When the beautiful-featured ones ride out, they are like the moon in a hunt.

Explanation

This couplet describes the overwhelming effect of beauty. When the graceful ones—the beloveds—appear, it's not just a sight; it's a magnificent spectacle! Mir Taqi Mir suggests that their very presence transforms life into a grand, irresistible hunt. Their beauty is so captivating that it makes the pursuit itself the greatest adventure. It speaks to the intoxicating power of attraction, where the object of desire is simultaneously the prize and the master of the game.

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