If you ever come near us, with our grace, be gentle in your manner, dear to all human race.

This couplet is a masterful blend of invitation and condition. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, extends an invitation to the beloved to come close, but not just on charm alone. He reminds them that those who are accustomed to receiving favors (ahl-e-niyaz) must maintain proper decorum and behavior. It’s a delicate warning: 'You are welcome, but remember your dignity.' It speaks to the complexities of affection where acceptance comes with expectations of respect.