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.
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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