'आलम तमाम उस का गिरफ़्तार क्यूँ न हो
वो नाज़-पेशा एक है 'अय्यार क्यूँ न हो
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Why not be captured by the entire world's domain, that single, magnificent being, O Ayyar, why not be?
Explanation
This couplet is a declaration of utter surrender to the beloved's charm. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, is essentially saying, 'Why shouldn't the entire world be captivated by him?' The beloved's grace (naaz-pesha) is so unique, so overwhelmingly beautiful, that it deserves to conquer everything. It’s a compliment that elevates the beloved from merely beautiful to possessing cosmic power.
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