Khata Tah-e-dil Ki Thi Qaatil Bahut Si Maar Khaaiki — Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq
Meaning
The fault lay deep within my heart, O slayer, and I suffered much for it; when your tresses bound my arms and struck me, what great feat was that in striking.
Explanation
The poet admits the real fault lay deep in his own heart, and for that he has borne many a blow. He tells his beloved, the slayer, that there was little bravery in her act. After all, she tied his hands first with the chains of her beautiful tresses, and only then struck him down. When the victim is already bound and helpless, what glory is there in defeating him? With gentle irony, the poet both praises the captivating power of her curls and teases her that such a one-sided victory is no victory at all.
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