God only knows what we see in you, O beloveds (idols); I swear by God, we cannot reveal this secret.
Here, the poet addresses his breathtaking beloveds as 'idols' with a blend of wonder and sheer helplessness. There is a delightful paradox at play: looking at worldly, stone-hearted beauties, the lover catches a glimpse of something so sacred that words entirely fail him. By swearing upon God that he cannot utter this secret, he hints at that mystic state where earthly love reflects the divine, keeping the sublime mystery forever close to the heart.
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