My heart is always inclined toward idols (beautiful beloveds); O God, what has happened to my nature?
In classical Urdu poetry, the 'but' or idol is a metaphor for an earthly beloved—breathtakingly beautiful yet indifferent and stone-hearted. Here, the poet playfully and helplessly turns to God Himself, wondering why his heart is forever drawn toward these mortal charms rather than the divine. It tenderly captures the classic human dilemma of knowing where our devotion belongs, yet being completely overpowered by human love.
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