Tum Jo Dil-khwah Khalq Ho Ham Ko — Mir Taqi Mir
तुम जो दिल-ख़्वाह ख़ल्क़ हो हम को
दुश्मनी है तमाम आलम से
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
For you, who are the object of the heart's desire, we are enemies to the entire world.
Explanation
This powerful couplet captures the ultimate intoxication of love. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that because the beloved (or the beloved's presence) is so desired, so captivating, that the lover's allegiance shifts entirely. They are willing to stand against the entire world—the 'alam'—just to remain connected to that single, desired soul. It’s a declaration that love transcends all boundaries and societal expectations.
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