बुत-परस्ती है बहार-ए-नक़्श-बंदी-हा-ए-दह्र हर सरीर-ए-ख़ामा में यक नाला-ए-नाक़ूस था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

Idol worship represents the splendor of the world's designs and creations. In every scratch made by a pen, there was the lamenting sound of a conch shell.

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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