Us Ka Khayal Chashm Se Shab Khwab Le Gaya / Qasme Ki Ishq Ji Se Mire — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Just a thought of her stole the night and dreams from my eyes; by the oath of love, it stole my very life.
Explanation
Mir Taqi Mir captures the overwhelming, debilitating power of love here. The beloved's mere thought (khayal) is described as so potent that it steals not just the night and the dreams from the lover’s eyes, but also his very courage and strength (taab). It is a profound lament, suggesting that the intensity of this love has stripped him of his sense of self and peace. It’s the agony of being utterly consumed by memory.
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