चुपके चुपके मुझ को रोते देख पाता है अगर
हँस के करता है बयान-ए-शोख़ी-ए-गुफ़्तार-ए-दोस्त
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If he sees me silently weeping, he then smiles and describes the beloved's playful talk.
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.