ज़ुल्फ़ें ये कम न थीं ज़रा भी महक में, मूर्ख थे हकीम जो इत्र तक गए।
— Amrut Ghayal
Meaning
Her tresses possessed such a captivating natural fragrance that there was no need for external perfumes. The physicians were foolish to seek attar elsewhere.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound statement on inherent beauty and self-worth. The poet suggests that the beauty (the fragrance of the hair) was already naturally captivating. The irony lies in the 'healer' (hakeem) who, instead of appreciating the natural splendor, thought it needed an artificial addition—perfume. It's a sharp critique of those who complicate natural perfection, suggesting that true value requires no external embellishment.
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