ब-पास-ए-शोख़ी-ए-मिज़्गाँ सर-ए-हर-ख़ार सोज़न है
तबस्सुम बर्ग-ए-गुल को बख़िया-ए-दामन न हो जावे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
In homage to her playful lashes, every thorn's tip is a needle; be cautious, lest her smile becomes the stitching for a rose petal's hem.
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.
