Burqa Ko Utha Dena Par Aadhe Hi Chehre Se — Mir Taqi Mir
बुर्क़ा को उठा देना पर आधे ही चेहरे से
क्या मुँह को छुपाना भी कुछ झमकी दिखाना भी
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Even if the burqa is lifted, with just half a face, what is there left to hide or what is there to show a little sparkle?
Explanation
This couplet speaks to the irresistible nature of beauty and emotion. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that if the veil (burqa) is lifted, even if only partially, the attempt to hide or even to deliberately showcase charm becomes futile. The sheer presence of beauty, even glimpsed, is enough to captivate, making concealment impossible. It's a commentary on the power of partial revelation.
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