मह-ए-अख़्तर-फ़शाँ की बहर इस्तिक़बाल आँखों से
तमाशा किश्वर-ए-आईना में आईना-बंद आया
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
To welcome the star-scattering moon with one's eyes, a mirror-adorned spectacle emerged in the realm of mirrors.
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.