बंदा हूँ तिरा ज़बान-ए-शीरीं दुनिया मम्नून हो गई है
— Nazm Tabatabai
Meaning

O sweet-spoken one, I am your servant, and the entire world has become grateful and indebted to you.

Explanation

In this couplet, the poet surrenders completely to the irresistible charm of a sweet-spoken beloved. The address 'zaban-e-shireen' evokes speech so gentle and enchanting that it disarms not just the lover, but leaves the entire world spellbound and indebted. It beautifully reflects on how pure eloquence and gracious words have the power to win over every heart.

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