किस को नहीं है शौक़ तिरा पर न इस क़दर
मैं तो उसी ख़याल में बीमार हो गया
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Who is not fond of you, nor to this extent, I have fallen ill in that very thought.
Explanation
This powerful couplet captures the depth and intensity of true love. The poet acknowledges that while many might admire the beloved, their affection is superficial or moderate. For him, the love is a physical ailment; merely thinking about the beloved is enough to make him sick. It speaks to a devotion that transcends mere emotion, making the beloved's mere existence a consuming force.
