ख़त-ए-नौ-ख़ेज़ नील-ए-चश्म ज़ख़्म-ए-साफ़ी-ए-आरिज़
लिया आईना ने हिर्ज़-ए-पर-ए-तूती ब-चंग आख़िर
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The fresh down, a dark mark by the eye, and a wound on the pristine cheek—the mirror finally captivated these features, as if holding a parrot's feather amulet in its grasp.
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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