Mutarrif A Kar Jo Kare Chang-nawazi To Tum Pairhan Maston Ki Taklid — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
If Mutarrif comes and performs the dance, then do not bestow favors by imitating the attire of the intoxicated ones.
Explanation
This powerful couplet from Mir Taqi Mir is a critique of superficiality in love. The poet addresses the beloved, saying that if you approach with sweet talk or flattery, do not merely imitate the behaviors or attire of intoxicated people. Instead, give your favor (inaam) with genuine, authentic affection. It is a demand for sincerity, urging the beloved to move beyond mimicry and offer true devotion.
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