The preacher's heart too was tempted to love just like mine, but observing the hardships and misfortunes of love, he held himself back.

Here, the poet offers a gentle, ironic jab at the moral preacher (*naasih*) who constantly lectures others to steer clear of passion. In truth, even this cautious counselor felt the intoxicating pull of love and secretly wanted to dive in, just like the rest of us. However, seeing the immense trials, heartbreak, and ruin that romance inevitably brings, his courage failed him and he retreated to safety. It shows that preaching restraint is often just a mask for those who lack the bravery to love and risk everything.