Dil Kuun Hoti Hai Sajan Betabi — Wali Dakhani
दिल कूँ होती है सजन बेताबी
ज़ुल्फ़ कूँ हाथ लगाया न करो
— Wali Dakhani
Meaning
O beloved, my heart becomes restless, so do not touch your tresses.
Explanation
In this tender and playful couplet, the lover makes a sweet plea to the beloved, caught in the grip of gentle agony. In classical poetry, the beloved's dark tresses have the power to ensnare hearts, so even an idle, casual flick of their fingers through their hair throws the lover into a storm of longing. Asking the beloved not to touch their curls is really an intimate confession of how utterly intoxicating that simple gesture is.
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