गुल चेहरा है किसी ख़फ़क़ानी मिज़ाज का
घबरा रही है बीम-ए-ख़िज़ाँ से बहार हैफ़
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Someone has a face like a flower, yet possesses an anxious and melancholic temperament. Alas, even Spring itself is trembling with the fear of autumn.
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.