Diya Haq Husn-e-bala-dast Tujkun — Wali Dakhani
Meaning
God has bestowed upon you a supreme and prevailing beauty; I swear an oath by your tall, cypress-like stature.
Explanation
In this tender couplet, the poet marvels at the beloved's supreme, unmatched beauty, recognizing it as a divine gift directly from God. The beloved's tall and poised stature is compared to a cypress tree ('sarv-e-baala'), a timeless poetic symbol of graceful elegance. By taking an oath upon this majestic height, the lover shows that nothing in the world is more sacred or compelling to him than the beloved's very presence.
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