Chah Beja Na Thi Zulekha Ki — Mir Taqi Mir
चाह बेजा न थी ज़ुलेख़ा की
माह-ए-कनआँ अज़ीज़ कोई था
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Zulekha's beauty was not wasted; there was a beloved like the moon in Kanwa.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the overwhelming nature of true devotion. The poet suggests that the incomparable beauty of Zulekha—the legendary queen—was not captivated by the beauty of the moon of Kanwan. Her heart was devoted to someone far more beloved, someone whose grace surpassed even the brightest celestial light. It’s a beautiful testament to the power of true love, which sees perfection even in the mundane.
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