Kabhoo Aashiq Ka Tire Jabhe Se Nakhun Ka Kharaash — Mir Taqi Mir
कभू आशिक़ का तिरे जबहे से नाख़ुन का ख़राश
ख़त-ए-तक़्दीर के मानिंद मिटाया न गया
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
How could the scratch of a lover's nail from your forehead ever erase the letter of destiny?
Explanation
This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the lasting impact of love. The poet says that a lover's minor scratch on the beloved's forehead—a fleeting, physical mark—can never be erased, unlike the lines written by fate itself. This suggests that emotional scars and memories of love are far more permanent and indelible than even destiny. It beautifully captures how love leaves a mark that time cannot wash away.
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