Apne Ko Dekhta Nahin Zauq-e-sitam Ko Dekh Aaina Taa-ki — Mirza Ghalib
अपने को देखता नहीं ज़ौक़-ए-सितम को देख
आईना ता-कि दीदा-ए-नख़चीर से न हो
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Do not look at yourself, but rather observe the delight of cruelty, so that the mirror does not become the eye of a hunted animal.
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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