Hum Jawanon Ko Na Chora Us Se Sab Pare Gaye — Mir Taqi Mir

हम जवानों को न छोड़ा उस से सब पकड़े गए ये दो-साला दुख़्तर-ए-रज़ किस क़दर शत्ताह है
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

We young ones were not left by him; everyone was caught by him. How powerful is this two-year suffering/sorrow?

Explanation

This poignant couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the intoxicating power of youthful, hidden love. The poet observes that the beloved's charm is so profound that it affects not just the young hearts, but everyone around them. He wonders how such a captivating, two-year-old secret romance can be so utterly irresistible. It's a classic portrayal of love's overwhelming magic!

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