She did not like the verses of other poets at all, so in the end Hazrat Akbar had to be summoned.
This couplet is a delightful example of playful poetic self-praise (ta'alli), wrapped in Akbar Allahabadi's characteristic wit. The poet playfully suggests that his beloved has such an exquisite and discerning taste that the verses of all other poets fell completely flat. In the end, the only remedy to delight her refined heart was to summon 'Hazrat Akbar' himself, effortlessly blending romantic devotion with charming self-assurance.
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