Kare hai baadah tere lab se kasab-e rang-e furogh, Khat-e…
““Kare hai baadah tere lab se kasab-e rang-e furogh, Khat-e piyaalah saraasar nigaah-e gul-chee hai. [kasab : acquire; furogh : splendour, radiance] The wine tries to take away from your lips their colour and radiance, Just as the gaze of a flower-picker tries to steal the colour and freshness of flowers. (Lips are like flowers and the line on the wineglass is like the gaze of a flower-picker)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The metaphor compares wine’s color and a flower‑picker’s gaze, illustrating how external forces try to diminish inner beauty and vitality
In simple terms: External influences can dim one’s inner radiance
Protect your inner light from external criticism
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal confidence
- creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain inner brilliance despite external scrutiny?
- What does the wine symbolize in your life?
Even with protection, some influence is inevitable