शोख़ी-ए-नैरंग सैद-ए-वहशत-ए-ताऊस है
दाम-ए-सब्ज़ा में है परवाज़-ए-चमन तस्ख़ीर का
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The playful charm of illusion is prey to the shy wildness of the peacock. The garden's flight is caught in the trap of its own verdure, intended for its conquest.
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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