निगाह-ए-मस्त के मारे तिरी ख़राब हैं शोख़ न ठोर है न ठिकाना है होशियारों का
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

By the intoxicating glance, my beloved, your beauty is captivating; neither is there a resting place nor a permanent abode for the clever.

Explanation

This profound couplet explores the dizzying effect of a captivating gaze. The poet suggests that the sheer intoxication of the beloved's look makes their playful mischief ('shokh') seem flawed or impossible to manage. The second line delivers a powerful punch: even the cleverest, most astute people (hoshiyan) find no stability or refuge when faced with such overwhelming beauty. It's a declaration that true charm transcends logic and intelligence.

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