अब छेड़ ये रक्खी है कि 'आशिक़ है तो कहें अल-क़िस्सा ख़ुश गुज़रती है उस बद-गुमान से
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

Now, let's tease this, since 'I am in love,' the tale passes pleasantly from that suspicious person.

Explanation

This couplet is a masterful piece of emotional teasing. The poet asks, 'If you are truly in love, then tell me.' The second line delivers the punch: 'The story passes easily through that one who is suspicious.' It suggests that only those who are truly devoted and accepting of the complexities of love can navigate the emotional rollercoaster. Mir Taqi Mir subtly implies that suspicion or doubt is the greatest barrier to true connection.

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