हमारे दिल में आने से तकल्लुफ़ ग़म को बेजा है
ये दौलत-ख़ाना है उस का वो जब चाहे चला आवे
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Since entering our hearts, the sorrow has become effortless. He is a treasure chest that he can visit whenever he desires.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks of the transformative power of love. The poet suggests that merely the thought or arrival of the beloved into our hearts is enough to scatter all accumulated sorrows. He compares the beloved's presence to a treasure chest (dolat-khana)—a boundless source of joy and solace. It emphasizes that the beloved's grace is a gift that can be bestowed or withdrawn at their own will, making every moment of their presence priceless!
