दौड़ा के हाथ छाती पे हम उन की यूँ फिरे
जैसे कोई चोर आ के हो नारंज ले चला
— Bahadur Shah Zafar
Meaning
Having swiftly placed my hand upon her chest, I turned and fled just like a thief who comes and runs off with an orange.
Explanation
This couplet captures a delightfully playful and mischievous moment of romantic theft. The lover dares to touch the beloved and immediately turns on his heels, comparing his hasty retreat to a petty thief darting away with a stolen orange ('naranj'). It beautifully depicts the thrill, sudden rush of heartbeat, and daring charm of an impulsive romantic advance.
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