गौहर को अक़्द-ए-गर्दन-ए-ख़ूबाँ में देखना
क्या औज पर सितारा-ए-गौहर-फ़रोश है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
To see pearls adorning the necks of beautiful women, how high indeed is the star of the pearl-seller.
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.