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ik raat dil-jalon ko
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phir chaahe aasmaan
jahannam mein Daal de
grant the heart-broken
a night of the joy of union
then cast the skies into hell,
if you so wish
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Interpretation
In this sher, the speaker expresses a deep yearning for a single night of union (visaal) with a beloved, which is portrayed as a blissful experience for those who are heartbroken or in love (dil-jalon). The phrase "yeh aish-e-visaal de" suggests that this moment of togetherness is so precious and fulfilling that it outweighs all other concerns.
The second misra, "phir chaahe aasmaan, jahannam mein Daal de," conveys a sense of surrender to fate or the universe. The speaker is essentially saying that after experiencing this night of joy, they would be willing to face any consequence, even if it means being cast into hell (jahannam). This reflects an intense passion and commitment to love, where the pleasure of being with the beloved is so overwhelming that the speaker is ready to endure any suffering that may follow.
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