Shab Ko Us Ka Khayal Tha Dil Mein — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
In his heart, he carried the thought of her/him, for there was a beloved guest in the house.
Explanation
This profound couplet captures the essence of overwhelming longing. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that the beloved's thought is a constant companion, especially in the solitude of the night. The second line, 'There was no dear guest in the house,' implies that the beloved's memory is so deeply rooted that no other presence, no matter how cherished, can compare to her. It speaks of a heart consumed by one single, beautiful obsession.
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