रख हाथ दिल पर 'मीर' के दरयाफ़्त कर क्या हाल है रहता है अक्सर ये जवाँ कुछ इन दिनों बेताब सा
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

Asking Meer about the condition of the heart, which keeps a hand upon it, and stating that this young person often remains restless these days.

Explanation

This beautiful couplet captures the restless, anxious heart of a young man. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, is essentially asking, 'Keep your hand on my heart, tell me what condition I am in.' He describes a perpetual state of restlessness, suggesting that the young heart is always agitated, always yearning for something it cannot name. It is a poignant reflection on the turmoil of youth and the deep emotional vulnerability of the soul.

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