Tang Mat Ho Ibtida-e-aashiqi Mein Is Qadar — Mir Taqi Mir

तंग मत हो इब्तिदा-ए-आशिक़ी में इस क़दर ख़ैरियत है 'मीर' साहिब दिल सलामत चाहिए
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

Don't get so entangled in the beginning of love, O Meer, for your heart needs to remain safe.

Explanation

This couplet offers profound advice about navigating the initial, often overwhelming stages of love. Mir Taqi Mir cautions against getting too entangled in the beginning of this journey, suggesting that the paramount concern must be the peace and safety of the heart. It’s a sophisticated emotional warning, implying that true affection should be grounding, not consuming. The Shayar masterfully conveys a perspective of balanced, mindful love.

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