1/1: paasbaan

achchha hai dil ke saath

rahe paasbaan-e-aqal

lekin kabhi kabhi ise

tanha bhi chod de

it's good that your mind

stands guard to the heart

but, on occasion,

do leave the heart alone

Mohammad Iqbal

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paasbaan (1) guard, sentinel

chod (1) toleave

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