क़ैद में याक़ूब ने ली गो न यूसुफ़ की ख़बर
लेकिन आँखें रौज़न-ए-दीवार-ए-ज़िंदाँ हो गईं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Even though Yaqub did not receive any news of Yusuf while he was imprisoned, his eyes themselves became the window in the prison wall.
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.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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