The veil of love's honor was so powerful that Farhad could not lift it from before him.
This profound couplet speaks of the sheer power of love's reputation (Naamus). It suggests that the honor and prestige of love were so strong that even Farhad, who was physically present, could not lift his gaze from the beloved's face. The 'gaze' here represents not just sight, but the magnetic pull of love's intoxication. It highlights the overwhelming nature of attraction, where mere presence is enough to paralyze the will.
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