Kahee Kya Baal Tere Khul Gaye The — Mir Taqi Mir
कहीं क्या बाल तेरे खुल गए थे
कि झोंका बाव का कुछ मुश्कबू था
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Where did your locks of hair unravel, my beloved, that a mere gust of wind was enough to touch them.
Explanation
This beautiful couplet is a masterful piece of compliment, where the poet uses a simple physical detail—a loose strand of hair—to convey overwhelming attraction. The beloved's beauty is so potent that even a mere gust of wind, brushing against those strands, carries the intoxicating scent of musk. It suggests that the beloved's presence itself is a fragrance that captivates the heart and the senses!
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