The day I applied the mehndi (henna), oh beloved, you became like a peacock.

Bulleh Shah beautifully captures the irreversible nature of true connection. This couplet suggests that the day a soul encounters a profound bond, its very essence begins to shift. It is not just a memory; it is a transformation. The beloved's influence is so deep that the speaker, forever changed, now exists in a state that is perpetually reminiscent of that initial, powerful connection. It speaks to the enduring magic of first love and divine longing.