People will say, what are you? Is this ARC? Is this all you are forever? Do not worry, because I have no restraint, and the veil is not from my mouth.

This profound couplet tackles the conflict between societal judgment and personal conviction. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that external opinions ('what people will say') should not dictate self-worth. He addresses a beloved, stating that the reflection in the mirror and the beloved's presence are constant. The final line is a powerful reassurance, suggesting that both the beloved's inherent dignity and the poet's devotion are undeniable, regardless of external criticism.