The style of her gaze stole the hearts of everyone, regardless of whether they were a believer, a Brahmin, a cowherd, or an ascetic.
This couplet is a masterful depiction of the overwhelming, universal power of a woman's gaze (Nazar). Mir Taqi Mir suggests that the way she looks at someone is so captivating that it steals the hearts of everyone, without exception. He lists various groups—the devout, the high-caste, the pauper, and the wealthy—to emphasize that this magic is indiscriminate. It speaks to the sheer, irresistible force of beauty and charm.
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