ताऊस-ए-दर-रिकाब है हर ज़र्रा आह का
या-रब नफ़स ग़ुबार है किस जल्वा-गाह का
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Every particle of a sigh is like a peacock in a stirrup, restless or poised. O Lord, this fleeting breath, which is like dust, belongs to what magnificent place of manifestation?
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.
