Masti Mein Shakl Saari Naqqash Se Khinchi Par — Mir Taqi Mir
मस्ती में शक्ल सारी नक़्क़ाश से खिंची पर
आँखों को देख उस की आख़िर ख़ुमार खींचा
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Although the whole face was drawn by the artisan in a playful manner, looking into the eyes eventually drew ultimate intoxication.
Explanation
This beautiful couplet speaks to the irresistible power of genuine connection over mere superficial beauty. Mir Taqi Mir says that even if your face is perfectly sculpted or painted by a master artist, it is the gaze—the eyes—that holds the true, intoxicating magic. It suggests that true allure comes not from artifice, but from the depth and mystery held within someone's look.
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