Husn-e-pari Ik Jalwa-e-mastana Hai Uska — Khwaja Haidar Ali Aatish
Meaning
The fairy's beauty is merely one intoxicated glimpse of Him; truly wise is only the one who has become mad in love of Him.
Explanation
This couplet says that even the dazzling beauty of a fairy is just one intoxicating glimpse of the beloved's splendor. The beloved is so radiant that all other beauty feels like a mere reflection. Then comes a lovely twist: the poet declares that the truly wise person is the one who has lost himself in love for this beloved. In the usual world, being sensible means staying in control. But here, true wisdom lies in surrendering completely, in becoming a madman of love. To be wise, you must first be willing to be called crazy for the sake of such beauty.
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