The Unseen Beloved
लगी लाग जैसी चीज़ हो
जो की बिन छुए लज़ीज़ हो
सब जाने लेकिन पूछ ले
कोई ऐसा मेरा मीर हो
मुझे बाँधती जंजीर हो
मुझे ज़िन्दगी मंज़ूर हो
Essence of the Poem (in English)
“The Unseen Beloved” by Naveen Kumar Janant is a soul-stirring expression of longing, where love transcends physical presence and becomes an eternal emotion. It speaks of a cherished connection — someone so intimately close to the heart, yet untouched and undefined by worldly terms. This beloved is not a Heer of folklore nor a spiritual guide, but someone who instinctively understands the poet’s soul — a Mir, personal and profound. The poem beautifully explores how such a bond defies language, binding the heart with invisible chains of emotion. It reflects a desire where even a moment’s recognition from the beloved is enough to offer a lifetime in return.