Don't ask where I wandered off today; while trying to touch the kohl, I ended up entangled in its enchantment.
This couplet beautifully captures the moment when sheer beauty becomes a trap. The poet says he didn't just go to touch the kohl (kajal); he was drawn into a mesmerizing spell. The kajal, symbolizing the eyes and the depth of attraction, leads the lover away from reality and into the realm of pure desire (kaaman). It's a classic depiction of how irresistible beauty can lead to a loss of self and control.
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