ठहरा गया न हो के हरीफ़ उस की चश्म का
सीने को तोड़ तीर-ए-निगह पार हो गया
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The arrow that emerged from her eyes did not stop, passing through the chest and going beyond the arrow of the gaze.
Explanation
This couplet beautifully describes the devastating power of a beloved's gaze. Mir Taqi Mir is saying that the charm in her eyes never paused, and the mere arrow of her glance was enough to pierce the heart, breaking the chest. It speaks to the overwhelming and irresistible magic of love, where a single look can be more painful than any physical wound.
