Raftaar-o-taur-o-tarz-o-ravish Ka Ye Dhab Hai Kya / Pehle Sulook Aise — Mir Taqi Mir
रफ़्तार-ओ-तौर-ओ-तर्ज़-ओ-रविश का ये ढब है क्या
पहले सुलूक ऐसे ही तेरे थे अब है क्या
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
What is this deluge of speed, manner, style, and grace? Were your ways always like this, or has something changed?
Explanation
This poignant couplet captures the heartache of noticing a drastic change in the beloved's demeanor. The poet questions if the current mannerisms, grace, and style are truly the same as they once were. It is a lament about lost familiarity and the subtle, painful shift in the beloved's character, suggesting that the beauty of the past is irreplaceable.
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