करे क्या साज़-ए-बीनिश वो शहीद-ए-दर्द-आगाही
जिसे मू-ए-दिमाग़-ए-बे-ख़ुदी ख़्वाब-ए-ज़ुलेख़ा हो
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
What can the instrument of perception achieve for that martyr of profound awareness's pain, when even a tiny thought in their unconscious mind brings forth a consuming dream like Zulekha's? It suggests that for one so deeply absorbed, external sight holds no sway.
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.
