I am not sure whether I should call his face the essence of life;
Or life of the entire universe;
The truth is that it is (like) the glory of God,
From which all other (worldly) glories originated,
— Bulleh Shah
Meaning
The speaker questions whether the face described should be called the essence of life or the life of the entire universe, concluding that it is like the glory of God, from which all other worldly glories originated.
Explanation
Bulleh Shah speaks here with profound devotion, contemplating the nature of divine beauty. He questions whether the divine face is merely the essence of life, or if it represents the entire cosmos. Ultimately, he declares that this face is the manifestation of God's glory—the original source from which all worldly splendors and existences have emerged. It is a beautiful reminder that all beauty ultimately flows from one divine source.
