चश्म-ए-बंद-ए-ख़ल्क़ जुज़ तिमसाल-ए-ख़ुद-बीनी नहीं
आइना है क़ालिब-ए-ख़िश्त-ए-दर-ओ-दीवार-ए-दोस्त
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The closed eye of creation sees nothing but the image of its own self-admiration. The brick-form of the friend's door and wall is a mirror.
Explanation
This beautiful couplet explores deep emotions and philosophy. Ghalib masterfully presents themes of love and spirituality through rich imagery that resonates across centuries, inviting contemplation of life's deeper truths.
