Azal Ho Ya Abad Donon Asir-e-zulf-e-hazrat Hain — Jigar Moradabadi
Meaning
Whether it is the beginning of time or eternity, both are captive to the beloved's locks; wherever you raise your eyes, only this single unbroken chain will be seen.
Explanation
Here, the poet takes the concept of infinite time—from the dawn of creation (azal) to the endless future (abad)—and wraps it tenderly inside the Beloved's dark, flowing locks. The word 'silsila' serves as a brilliant double entendre, evoking both an unbroken chain of curls and the continuous, unending sequence of time itself. At its core, the verse carries a mystical wonder: wherever you look across the cosmos, all of existence is held spellbound in the graceful custody of the Divine.
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