या तिरा ज़िक्र है या नाम तिरा और फिर विर्द-ए-ज़बाँ क्या होगा
— Nazm Tabatabai
Meaning

Either it is your mention or your name; what else could possibly be constantly on my tongue?

Explanation

This sher beautifully captures a state of utter devotion where the lover's entire world narrows down to the beloved alone. The phrase 'vird-e-zabaan' evokes the image of a sacred chant or continuous prayer, turning the act of remembering the beloved into a reflex as natural as breathing. When love completely fills the heart, there remains no room—nor any desire—for any other word to ever rest upon the tongue.

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