पूछ मत रुस्वाई-ए-अंदाज़-ए-इस्तिग़ना-ए-हुस्न
दस्त मरहून-ए-हिना रुख़्सार रहन-ए-ग़ाज़ा था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Do not inquire about the disgrace of beauty's indifferent and proud demeanor. Her hands were indebted to henna and her cheeks were pledged to rouge.
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.