Kab Se Nazar Lagi Thi Darvaza-e-haram Se — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The Shayar asks when the gaze was fixed from the door of the sanctuary, and when the curtain lifted, our eyes were confronted with you.
Explanation
This beautiful couplet speaks of the overwhelming power of a gaze and the intensity of waiting. The poet describes how his eyes were constantly fixed on the sacred presence, watching from a distance. When the veil finally lifted, the beloved's eyes were so captivating, so magnetic, that they instantly held the lover captive. It's a perfect portrayal of longing meeting reality!
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