His shining face appeared to me in a vision, And fragrance emanated in profusion from His tresses; I fainted from the sight of these visions; The hordes of his eyes overpowered me.
— Bulleh Shah
Meaning

In a vision, His shining face appeared to me, and a profusion of fragrance streamed from His tresses; I fainted at the sight of these visions, overwhelmed by the brilliance of His eyes.

Explanation

This exquisite verse captures the intoxicating experience of divine beauty. Bulleh Shah describes a vision where the beloved's radiant face and the fragrance of his tresses are so overwhelming that they cause him to faint. It is a classic depiction of *ishq-e-haqiqi*, or divine love, where earthly senses are momentarily overpowered by the sheer magnitude of spiritual grace. A truly mesmerizing testament to the poet's devotion.

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