The poet says you are the beautiful eyes of the battlefield, but I am asking you to come and see those rugged hills, O prince.

This powerful couplet by Mir Taqi Mir is a sharp piece of social commentary. The poet mocks those who boast about their captivating qualities or experiences, suggesting that their claims are merely empty talk. Instead, the speaker suggests that the real spectacle, the true 'view,' is found in observing the simple follies and antics of ordinary people. It’s a masterful jab at vanity and pretense.