ग़ैर को या रब वो क्यूँकर मन-ए-गुस्ताख़ी करे
गर हया भी उस को आती है तो शरमा जाए है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O Lord, how can she restrain the rival's impertinence? If even a touch of modesty comes to her, she is completely overcome with shyness.
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.