Rangini-e-ishq Is Ke Mile Par Hui Maloom / Sohbat Na Hui Thi Kisi — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The colors of love were known upon meeting this person; until now, I had never been with any bloodthirsty soul.
Explanation
This couplet speaks to the profound, transformative nature of true love. The poet says that the true colors (rangini) of love were revealed only upon meeting this beloved. He emphasizes that this experience is unprecedented; until now, he had never been involved with a connection that was so intensely passionate, so 'bloodthirsty' in its devotion. It suggests that the depth of this love has marked a turning point in his emotional life, making every feeling feel monumental.
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