किस का सुराग़ जल्वा है हैरत को ऐ ख़ुदा
आईना फ़र्श-ए-शश-जहत-ए-इंतिज़ार है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O God, whose radiant manifestation is it that bewilders wonder itself? The mirror (representing the world) is spread out like a carpet, eagerly waiting in all six directions.
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.
