हैरत हुजूम-ए-लज़्ज़त-ए-ग़लतानी-ए-तपिश
सीमाब-ए-बालिश ओ कमर-ए-दिल है आइना
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Astonishment is the surging joy of restless passion; the quicksilver pillow and the heart's core are its 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.