चश्म-ए-ख़ूबाँ मै-फ़रोश-ए-नश्शा-ज़ार-ए-नाज़ है
सुर्मा गोया मौज-ए-दूद-ए-शोला-ए-आवाज़ है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The eyes of the beautiful ones are sellers of wine from the intoxicating garden of pride. Their kohl, it seems, is a wave of smoke from a flame of sound.
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.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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