दिल ख़ूँ-शुदा-ए-कशमकश-ए-हसरत-ए-दीदार
आईना ब-दस्त-ए-बुत-ए-बद-मस्त हिना है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My heart bleeds from the torment of longing to see the beloved. The mirror held by the tipsy beloved appears stained red, as if it were henna itself.
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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