Glory to Allah, who created thee (O Holy Prophet!) in the most beautiful, the best, and the most perfect mould.
Who is (the humble) Meher Ali to chant thy praises;
How (presumptuous and) impudent his eyes are to aspire to the heights of thy love!
— Bulleh Shah
Meaning
The lines state that glory be to Allah, who created you (O Holy Prophet!) in the most beautiful, the best, and the most perfect mould. Who is Meher Ali, the humble one, to chant your praises; how presumptuous are his eyes to aspire to the heights of your love!
Explanation
This profound ghazal is a beautiful expression of pure devotion. Bulleh Shah praises the perfection of the Divine Beloved, acknowledging that the Prophet (PBUH) was created in the most flawless mould. The Shayar then humbly questions his own capacity, asking how a simple soul like Meher Ali dares to chant such praises or even aspire to the depth of such divine love. It is a beautiful lesson in humility and overwhelming love.
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