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वक़्त के वक़्त ये सब मुँह को छुपा बैठेंगे
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Regarding the expression of love, the flirtatious people will hide their faces at every moment.
Explanation
Mir Taqi Mir captures a profound truth about human nature here. The couplet speaks about the hypocrisy surrounding the declaration of love. He suggests that when it comes to openly expressing affection, those driven by mere desire or lust will never commit fully. They will hide their true feelings, shifting their demeanor depending on the moment, making genuine connection almost impossible!
