चश्म-ए-जहाँ से हालत-ए-असली छुपी नहीं
अख़बार में जो चाहिए वो छाप दीजिए
— Akbar Allahabadi
Meaning
The true reality is not hidden from the eyes of the world, so print whatever you wish in the newspapers.
Explanation
This couplet is a sharp, witty satire on official narratives and media spin. The poet wryly remarks that powers-that-be may print whatever polished illusions they fancy, but the collective gaze of the world—the ordinary people—already sees the ground truth. It is a timeless reminder that while headlines can distort facts, they can never truly blind those who live the reality.
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