बर-रू-ए-शश-जहत दर-ए-आईना बाज़ है
याँ इम्तियाज़-ए-नाक़िस-ओ-कामिल नहीं रहा
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
On the face of the six directions (the world), the door of the mirror is open. Here, the distinction between the imperfect and the perfect no longer remains.
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.
