O Akbar, even if there are a thousand dazzling displays of the beauty of worldly idols, keep your focus directed solely toward Him.
In this couplet, the poet offers a gentle piece of spiritual guidance against the pull of worldly distractions. The phrase 'husn-e-butaan' represents the fleeting, dazzling allure of earthly beauties—idols that effortlessly capture our gaze and lead the heart astray. Akbar reminds us that amidst a sea of temporary temptations, true peace and devotion come from keeping our inner focus anchored solely on the Divine Beloved.
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