जौहर-ईजाद-ए-ख़त-ए-सब्ज़ है ख़ुद-बीनी-ए-हुस्न
जो न देखा था सो आईने में पिन्हाँ निकला
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Beauty's self-regard is the essence-inventor of the green down (new facial hair); what was not seen before, emerged as hidden in the mirror.
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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