दिल-ए-जूँ-शम्अ' बहर-ए-दावत-ए-नज़्ज़ारा लायानी
निगह लबरेज़-ए-अश्क ओ सीना मामूर-ए-तमन्ना हो
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My heart, like a candle, was offered in vain for the spectacle of sight. May my gaze overflow with tears and my breast be full of desire.
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.
