थीं बनात-उन-नाश-ए-गर्दुं दिन को पर्दे में निहाँ
शब को उन के जी में क्या आई कि उर्यां हो गईं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The Daughters of the Bear (Ursa Major stars) were hidden behind a veil during the day. What came to their minds at night that they became revealed?
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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