तेरे बे-ख़ुद जो हैं सो क्या चेतें ऐसे डूबे कहीं उछलते हैं
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

The Shayar suggests that what good are your uncontrolled emotions to soothe, like those who plunge deep and then leap high anew.

Explanation

This couplet captures the beautiful indifference of the lover. Mir Taqi Mir is essentially saying: 'If you are so wild and unrestrained (बे-ख़ुद), what need is there for me to worry or care?' He acknowledges that the beloved's nature is unpredictable—sometimes diving deep, sometimes leaping high. This wildness, while overwhelming, is ultimately liberating for the lover, suggesting that the beloved's freedom requires no emotional tether from the admirer.

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