Na-balad Ho Ke Reh-e-ishq Mein Pahunchun To Kahin — Mir Taqi Mir

ना-बलद हो के रह-ए-इश्क़ में पहुँचूँ तो कहीं हमरा ख़िज़र को याँ कहते हैं गुमराह सुना
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

If I reach the path of love, having lost all strength, I fear that even Khizr will call me astray, saying I am misguided.

Explanation

This profound couplet speaks to the universal fear of the unknown, especially when pursuing love (Ishq). Mir Taqi Mir suggests that if one wanders down the path of passion without knowing the destination, society will inevitably label them 'lost' or misguided. It’s a poignant commentary on the judgment faced by those who follow their hearts, suggesting that true devotion often looks like wandering to an outsider.

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