Rag-e-jaan Kab Aati Hai Aankhon Mein Mir / Gaye Hain Mizaaj Us Kamar — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
When will the vein of life appear in the eyes, O Meer? The mood/temperament has moved towards that waist.
Explanation
This profound couplet captures the essence of overwhelming physical desire mixed with deep emotional longing. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, asks rhetorically when the 'vein of life' (the visible sign of profound pain or emotion) will appear in his eyes. But the answer he gives is that his focus, his 'mizaaj' (temperament), has completely shifted towards the captivating curve of the beloved's waist. It’s a beautiful surrender to the physical allure, momentarily eclipsing the deep ache of separation.
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