जल्वा अज़-बस-कि तक़ाज़ा-ए-निगह करता है
जौहर-ए-आइना भी चाहे है मिज़्गाँ होना
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The splendor demands a gaze so intensely that even the essence of the mirror wishes to become eyelashes.
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.