बाग़ तुझ बिन गुल-ए-नर्गिस से डराता है मुझे
चाहूँ गर सैर-ए-चमन आँख दिखाता है मुझे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Without you, the garden frightens me with its narcissus flowers. If I wish to stroll in the garden, it glares at me.
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.