चमका तिरा जमाल जो महफ़िल में वक़्त-ए-शाम परवाना बे-क़रार हुआ शम्अ' जल गई
— Akbar Allahabadi
Meaning

When your radiant beauty shone in the gathering in the evening, the moth became restless and the candle was lit.

Explanation

This couplet paints an enchanting picture of the beloved entering a twilight gathering, where their sheer radiance electrifies the entire room. Drawing on the timeless metaphor of the moth and the flame, the poet suggests that the beloved's beauty is so incandescent that the candle itself ignites in emulation, while the lover instantly loses all composure. It is a tender reflection on how true beauty doesn't merely illuminate a space—it sparks an irresistible, consuming fire of passion.

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