गर्म हैं शोर से तुझ हुस्न के बाज़ार कई
रश्क से जलते हैं यूसुफ़ के ख़रीदार कई
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
In the marketplace of your beauty, there are many clamorous noises; and many buyers of Yusuf burn with envy.
Explanation
Mir Taqi Mir paints a vivid picture here, suggesting that the beauty of the beloved is not merely pleasing, but a bustling, overwhelming market. It is a source of immense excitement and chaos. The second line deepens this metaphor by referencing the story of Joseph (Yoosuf). The buyers, who are consumed by jealousy, are drawn to this beauty, highlighting how irresistible and dangerous true beauty can be, inciting both desire and intense envy.
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