बर्क़-ए-ख़िर्मन-ज़ार गौहर है निगाह-ए-तेज़ याँ
अश्क हो जाते हैं ख़ुश्क अज़-गरमी-ए-रफ़्तार-ए-दोस्त
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Here, a sharp gaze is a pearl and also like lightning to a harvest-field. Tears dry up due to the ardour and swiftness of the Beloved's stride.
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.