फ़क़त निगाह से होता है फ़ैसला दिल का
न हो निगाह में शोख़ी तो दिलबरी क्या है
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
A heart's decision is made merely by a glance; if your eyes hold no mischief, what is your charm?
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the power of the gaze. Allama Iqbal suggests that the heart's true disposition—its decision or emotion—is revealed solely through the eyes. If the beloved's eyes lack that spark of mischief or playful flirtation (shokhi), then the entire charm and allure of the beloved (dilbari) diminishes. It’s a meditation on the transformative power of a single look.
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