It is said that thorns came into existence when drops of discord and conflict began to fly amongst the flowers themselves.

This couplet is a profound commentary on the escalation of conflict. Amrut Ghayal suggests that the thorns—which symbolize deep-rooted pain and conflict—only materialized after a time when disagreements were still merely scattered like petals across flowers. It’s a powerful observation about how minor squabbles, once beautiful and fleeting, eventually harden into lasting, painful realities.