Uth Khade Ho Jo Jhuke Gardan-e-meena-e-sharab — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
If you rise up, O one whose neck is bowed by wine, complete the service of the wine-cup's bounty.
Explanation
This couplet is a masterful display of poetic flirtation and demand. The speaker is telling the beloved that if they are willing to stand up and continue the ritual of serving the wine, they must see it through to the very end. It's not just about the wine; it’s about the commitment. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that once you accept the intoxication of love, you must dedicate yourself completely, without reservation, to the journey.
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