दश्ना-ए-ग़म्ज़ा जाँ-सिताँ नावक-ए-नाज़ बे-पनाह
तेरा ही अक्स-ए-रुख़ सही सामने तेरे आए क्यूँ
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Your glance is a soul-snatching dagger, and your charm is an inescapable arrow. Therefore, why should even the reflection of your own face, though truly yours, dare to stand before you?
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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