रखते हो तुम क़दम मिरी आँखों से क्यूँ दरेग़
रुत्बे में महर-ओ-माह से कम-तर नहीं हूँ मैं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Why do you refrain from placing your steps on my eyes? In status, I am no less than the Sun and the Moon.
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.