न तोड़ते आरसी अगर तुम तो इतने यूसुफ़ नज़र न आते ये क़ाफ़िला खींच लाई सारा शिकस्त-ए-आईना ज़ंग हो कर
— Nazm Tabatabai
Meaning

If you had not broken the mirror, so many Yusufs would not have appeared; the shattering of the mirror, acting as a caravan bell, has drawn this entire caravan here.

Explanation

The poet paints a striking picture: when the beloved breaks the mirror, each fragmented shard begins to reflect their face, conjuring countless Yusufs—the ultimate symbol of beauty. The sharp, musical clink of the shattering glass acts like a caravan's bell (zang), beckoning a whole procession of enamored travelers toward this dazzling sight. It beautifully shows how an act of destruction doesn't ruin supreme beauty, but only multiplies its wonder.

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