गुस्ताख़ी-ए-विसाल है मश्शाता-ए-नियाज़
या'नी दुआ ब-जुज़ ख़म-ए-ज़ुल्फ़-ए-दुता न माँग
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The boldness of union is the adornment of humility. This means, in prayer, ask for nothing other than the curve of her twin tresses.
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.
