Religion is of little consequence, one should surrender even one's faith to them; O ascetic, I swear by God, these idols (beloveds) are truly such remarkable beings.
The poet playfully teases the strict ascetic, insisting that sacrificing mere ritual creed is nothing compared to surrendering one's deepest faith for the beloved. While earthly beauties are traditionally called 'idols', the true delight of the verse lies in swearing by God Himself to justify this adoration. It is a warm, witty celebration of love's irresistible power, which easily triumphs over rigid piety.
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