ख़ाना-वीराँ-साज़ी-ए-हैरत तमाशा कीजिए
सूरत-ए-नक़्श-ए-क़दम हूँ रफ़्ता-ए-रफ़्तार-ए-दोस्त
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Behold the spectacle of wonder rendering homes desolate. I am merely a footprint left behind by the swift pace of the beloved.
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.