If my heart is inclined towards the world and religion, tell me, how can I know where my heart is without you?

This profound couplet speaks to the ultimate priority of the heart. Mir Taqi Mir is asking: If the world, society, and even religious duties (Duniya-o-Deen) are all pushing me towards separation or a different path, then tell me... who knows where my heart will even be without the beloved? It suggests that true devotion and emotional allegiance supersede all worldly rules and obligations.