करने लगा पुश्त-ए-चश्म-ए-नाज़ुक
सोते से उठा जो चौंक कर रात
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The one who began to tear open the vein of delicate eyes, awoke startled in the night from a slumber.
Explanation
This couplet is a breathtaking ode to mesmerizing beauty. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that the delicate eyes possess such an enchanting power that even the night itself, while peacefully sleeping, is startled and awakens when it beholds them. It’s not just about physical beauty; it’s about an aura, a presence that commands the very elements. The poet elevates the beloved's eyes to a cosmic force, making the experience of looking into them an event of profound, startling wonder.
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