Khudaya Kis Qadar Ahl-e-nazar Ne Khaak Chhani Hai — Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O Lord, how tirelessly have the discerning searched through the dust, such that the garden walls have hundreds of holes and look just like a sieve.
Explanation
The poet playfully takes the common idiom 'khaak chhaanna'—which means to search tirelessly, but literally translates to 'sifting dust'—and turns it into a vivid picture. He imagines that those seeking beauty and truth have peered so desperately into the garden that its outer walls have been riddled with holes, looking just like an actual sieve. It is a wonderfully imaginative way to capture the relentless longing of true seekers, who will pierce through any barrier just to catch a glimpse of the beloved.
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