If there is any form or beauty, it is this, which makes one forget inner meaning; and if there is any adornment, it is this, from which even Nature could learn a lesson.
The poet is completely mesmerized by the beloved's physical charm, marveling that it is so breathtaking it makes one entirely forget any search for inner, hidden meaning. In poetic philosophy, inner essence (ma'ni) usually trumps outer form (surat), but here, the sheer visual grace is absolute perfection. It possesses such effortless elegance that even Nature itself could take lessons on how to adorn and beautify the world.
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