है उस के हर्फ़ ज़ेर-ए-लबी का सभों में ज़िक्र
क्या बात थी कि जिस का ये बिस्तार हो गया
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The letters from her lips are discussed among people; what was it that caused her bedding/rest to be spread out?
Explanation
This poignant couplet suggests that the beloved's mere words (huroof) are already a topic of widespread gossip and discussion. But the poet wonders about the fate of his bed or physical presence (bistar). It highlights the immense, almost overwhelming fame and notoriety surrounding the beloved—so much that even his personal space became a matter of public discourse. It speaks to the irresistible power of the beloved's charm and reputation.
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