We were martyred in love just like the famous Qais (Majnun), and in this world, we practiced even our flaws like an art.
In this couplet, the poet compares his journey to that of Qais, legendary Majnun, who became immortal by losing himself entirely to love. What ordinary society looked down upon as a flaw or madness, the lover embraced with such grace and devotion that it transformed into an exquisite art. It is a proud celebration of emotional surrender, where loving without restraint becomes one's greatest virtue and masterpiece.
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