Phire But-kade Se To Ai Ahl-e-ka.aba — Dagh Dehlvi
Meaning
O people of the Kaaba, if we ever return from the temple of idols, we shall come back and behold your feet.
Explanation
This couplet presents a wonderfully witty yet profound contrast between rigid ritual piety and the intoxicating allure of love. The poet gently tells the self-righteous folk of the Kaaba that he is currently utterly lost in the temple of earthly beauty and devotion. The condition 'if we ever return' holds a knowing smile—the lover understands that once you truly lose yourself in the magic of love, there is simply no turning back to mere formality.
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