Magar Ho Maane-e-daaman-kushi Zauq-e-khud-aaraiHua Hai Naqsh-band — Mirza Ghalib
मगर हो माने-ए-दामन-कुशी ज़ौक़-ए-ख़ुद-आराई
हुआ है नक़्श-बंद आईना-ए-संग-ए-मज़ार अपना
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
May the passion for self-adornment prevent the soul from detaching itself from the world. My tombstone's mirror has now become an engraver of my image.
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.
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