Gar Qasd Udhar Ka Hai To Tak Dekh Ke Aana — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
If your intention is directed elsewhere, then come after seeing the eye; this is the time for devotion, not the house of the carefree.
Explanation
This couplet is a masterful piece of emotional defiance. The beloved (Maashooq) is challenged, suggesting that if the lover's heart truly desires them, they should come after thinking things through, not just blindly. The poet dismisses the idea of spiritual detachment or asceticism ('Zihad') because the yearning is too intense, and the heart's state is too real for mere vows of celibacy. It’s a plea for raw, honest passion!
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