शम्अ-रूयाँ की सर-अंगुश्त-ए-हिनाई देख कर
ग़ुंचा-ए-गुल पर-फ़िशाँ परवाना-आसा जल गया
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Upon seeing the hennaed fingertips of candle-faced beauties, the flower bud, scattering its petals, burned up like a moth.
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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