दिल सरापा वक़्फ़-ए-सौदा-ए-निगाह-ए-तेज़ है
ये ज़मीं मिस्ल-ए-नीस्ताँ सख़्त नावक-ख़ेज़ है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My heart is entirely dedicated to the passion for a sharp gaze. This earth, like a reed-bed, is fiercely prolific in producing arrows.
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.