Khub Pehchan-ta Hun Tere Tain — Mir Taqi Mir
ख़ूब पहचानता हूँ तेरे तईं
इतना भी तो मैं बे-शुऊर नहीं
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
I recognize your intent so well, I am not so oblivious to it.
Explanation
This couplet is a masterful display of emotional self-awareness. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, is telling his beloved that he is not easily fooled. He claims to know the lover's true nature and habits ('tayy'). It's a warning, a gentle confrontation that says, 'I see you for who you truly are, so don't play games with me.' It captures the weary cynicism of a lover who has been hurt too many times.
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