फ़र्श से ता 'अर्श वाँ तूफ़ाँ था मौज-ए-रंग का
याँ ज़मीं से आसमाँ तक सोख़्तन का बाब था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
There, from floor to the heavens, there was a storm of waves of color. Here, from earth to sky, it was a chapter of burning.
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.