Qayamat Hain Ye Chaspan Jame Wale — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
These are the overwhelming and intoxicating charms of the beloveds, for which the roses have cast their garments (of love).
Explanation
This magnificent couplet captures the overwhelming beauty of a beloved's presence. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that the scene itself is apocalyptic—a kind of beautiful chaos! The flowers, the nature, everything seems to be sacrificing its natural form, casting its 'robes' (khirqe), simply for the sake of the beloved. It’s a depiction of love so intense that even the environment submits to its power. A truly dramatic portrayal of adoration.
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