What kind of beauty was that of which even love itself remained unaware; on the path of seeking, such trials were also endured.
In this touching verse, the poet describes a stage in love where the beloved's physical beauty completely fades into the background. The path of longing presents such overwhelming trials that the lover becomes utterly consumed by devotion and the struggle itself, forgetting the very charm that initially sparked the journey. It captures that profound transformation where love transcends external attraction and turns into a deep, selfless spiritual endurance.
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