Naqsh-e-naaz-e-but-e-tannaz Ba-aaghosh-e-raqibpa-e-taoos — Mirza Ghalib
नक़्श-ए-नाज़-ए-बुत-ए-तन्नाज़ ब-आग़ोश-ए-रक़ीब
पा-ए-ताऊस पए-ख़ामा-ए-मानी माँगे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The delicate image of the flirtatious beloved in the rival's embrace is such a profound sight that it demands a peacock's foot to serve as a pen to capture its true meaning.
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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