Aashiq Hain Hum To Mir Ke Bhi Zabt-e-ishq Ke — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
If we are lovers, even the restraint of love from 'Mir's' verse burned the heart, and the breath was cold upon the lips.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound exploration of the depth of love. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, suggests that even if he were to renounce the passion of love, his heart would already be burning, and his breath would remain cold upon his lips. This signifies that love has become an intrinsic part of his being, a permanent state. It's a declaration that the intensity of his feeling transcends mere choice or condition.
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