In a single glance, a thousand lives were taken, whether by Sahiri's style or Dilrubai's charm.

This profound couplet describes the devastating power of the beloved's gaze. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that a single glance—a mere 'nigah'—is enough to kill a thousand hearts. The poet questions whether this fatal charm comes from the beloved's inherent grace (sahiri) or simply from the captivating, irresistible nature of their heart (dilrubai). It is a classic expression of fatal attraction.