ख़्वाब-ए-जमइय्यत-ए-मख़मल है परेशाँ मुझ से
रग-ए-बिस्तर को मिली शोख़ी-ए-मिज़्गाँ मुझ से
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My restlessness disrupts the very comfort and peace of velvet. The constant movement of my eyelashes has made even the fibers of the bed feel sharp and agitated.
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.
