धोता हूँ जब मैं पीने को उस सीम-तन के पाँव
रखता है ज़िद से खींच के बाहर लगन के पाँव
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
When I wash the feet of that silver-bodied beloved in order to drink (the wash-water), he stubbornly pulls his feet out of the basin.
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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