Nazuki Ko Ishq Mein Kya Dakhl Hai Ai Bul-hawaas — Mir Taqi Mir

नाज़ुकी को 'इश्क़ में क्या दख़्ल है ऐ बुल-हवस याँ स'ऊबत खींचने को जी में ताक़त चाहिए
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

What business does delicacy/modesty have in love, O tempting lust? To pull (or draw) companionship/friendship requires strength in the heart.

Explanation

This profound couplet tackles the very nature of love and desire. The poet asks: what place does delicate subtlety have in the storm of passion, O restless longing? Mir Taqi Mir suggests that true love isn't about fleeting moments of beauty, but about the sustained effort. To maintain the bond, to keep the companionship alive, requires immense inner strength and perseverance. It’s a powerful reminder that passion needs backbone!

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