Hai Agar Khatir-e-ushshaq Aziiz — Wali Dakhani
है अगर ख़ातिर-ए-उश्शाक़ अज़ीज़
ग़ैर कूँ दर्स दिखाया न करो
— Wali Dakhani
Meaning
If you hold the feelings of your lovers dear, do not let strangers catch a glimpse of your sight.
Explanation
This couplet captures the tender jealousy and intimate plea of a devoted lover. The poet lovingly implores the beloved that if the feelings of their true admirers hold any sacred value, they shouldn't bestow their radiant glimpse upon strangers or rivals. It frames the beloved's sight as a treasured grace, reminding us that in passionate love, having to share the beloved's gaze feels unbearable.
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