Us Ki Zuban Ke Ohde Se Kyunkar Nikal Sakun — Mir Taqi Mir
उस की ज़बाँ के ओहदे से क्यूँकर निकल सकूँ
कहता हूँ एक मैं तो सुनाता है मुझ को दस
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
How can I escape from the reach of her tongue? I say one thing, but she makes me hear ten.
Explanation
This beautiful couplet captures the delightful yet overwhelming power of the beloved's speech. The speaker feels trapped, not by force, but by the sheer eloquence and charm of her words. He tries to limit the conversation to one topic, but she expands it into ten, making escape impossible. It is a poignant portrayal of how the beloved's tongue can be both a trap and the most beautiful cage.
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