तपिश-आईना परवाज़-ए-तमन्ना लाई
नामा-ए-शौक़ ब-हाल-ए-दिल-ए-बिस्मिल बाँधा
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The mirror's heat brought forth the flight of desire. I tied a letter of longing to a restless heart.
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.