है ज़र्रा ज़र्रा तंगी-ए-जा से ग़ुबार-ए-शौक़
गर दाम ये है वुसअ'त-ए-सहरा शिकार है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Every particle is a dust-cloud of desire due to the confinement of space; if this is the snare, then the vastness of the desert is its prey.
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.
