तुम्हारा साया भी जो लोग देख लेते हैं
वो आँख उठा के नहीं देखते परी की तरफ़
— Akbar Allahabadi
Meaning
Those who catch even a glimpse of your shadow never raise their eyes to look towards a fairy.
Explanation
This couplet is a charming, romantic exaggeration celebrating the beloved's unrivaled beauty. While a 'fairy' is traditionally the ultimate emblem of otherworldly grace, the poet insists that even the beloved's mere shadow eclipses it entirely. Once your heart is captivated by even a whisper of the beloved's presence, all other beauty in the world simply fades away.
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