Sahara-e-mohabbat Hai Qadam Dekh Ke Rakh Mir — Mir Taqi Mir
सहरा-ए-मोहब्बत है क़दम देख के रख 'मीर'
ये सैर सर-ए-कूचा-ओ-बाज़ार न होवे
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
O Meer, when you see the desert of love, do not wander through the streets and markets.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound warning about the treacherous nature of love. Mir Taqi Mir tells the beloved that the journey through love is not like a casual stroll through the streets or a busy bazaar. Instead, it is a vast, desolate desert—a 'Sahar-e-Mohabbat.' It demands extreme caution, patience, and awareness, suggesting that emotional journeys are far more complex and dangerous than everyday life.
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