किस मर्तबा थी हसरत-ए-दीदार मिरे साथ
जो फूल मिरी ख़ाक से निकला निगराँ था
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
What level was the longing for your sight with me, that the flower which sprouted from my ashes was watchful.
Explanation
This profound couplet explores the depth and mystery of love. The poet wonders, 'In what state was the yearning to see me?' He addresses the beloved, comparing their intense longing to a flower that somehow sprouted from his own dust. This suggests that the beloved's existence and concern are so deeply intertwined with the poet's very being, making the love feel both miraculous and haunting.
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