यूँ तो बहुत हैं और भी ख़ूबान-ए-दिल-फ़रेब पर जैसे पुर-फ़न आप हैं कम ऐसे शख़्स हैं
— Bahadur Shah Zafar
Meaning

Although there are many other heart-alluring beauties, people as skilled and artful as you are very rare.

Explanation

The poet draws a subtle line between mere physical beauty and the captivating art of charm. While the world may be full of enchanting faces, the beloved possesses a rare, consummate mastery ('pur-fan') over the delicate craft of winning hearts. It is an affectionate compliment celebrating not just attractiveness, but that effortless sophistication, wit, and grace that truly set someone apart.

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