Na Poochh Khwaab Zulaikha Ne Kya Khayal Liya — Mir Taqi Mir

न पूछ ख़्वाब ज़ुलेख़ा ने क्या ख़याल लिया कि कारवाँ का कनआँ' के जी निकाल लिया
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

Do not ask what thought Zulaikha conceived, that she took the life from the edges of the caravan.

Explanation

This powerful couplet speaks to the devastating power of feminine imagination. Zulekha, a mythical figure, is said to have possessed such a captivating dream that it drained the very life force from an entire caravan. The poet is telling us not to question the depth of her thoughts, because their effect was so profound that it was fatal. It’s a dramatic commentary on the irresistible allure and the emotional turmoil that a woman's presence can create.

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