Jab Us Ke Dekhne Ke Liye Aa.en Badshah — Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
When emperors themselves come to catch a glimpse of the beloved, it is only natural that the gathering crowd appears as vibrant and flourishing as a garden of tulips.
Explanation
Imagine a scene where the beloved's beauty is so mesmerizing that even mighty monarchs step down from their thrones just to steal a single glance. In such a breathless moment, the excited crowd of onlookers naturally blooms like a vibrant field of tulips ('lala-zar'), flushed with awe and devotion. The poet brilliantly captures the supreme royalty of true beauty, before which both kings and commoners gather in total, blossoming surrender.
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