सीखे हैं मह-रुख़ों के लिए हम मुसव्वरी
तक़रीब कुछ तो बहर-ए-मुलाक़ात चाहिए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
We have learned painting for the sake of our beautiful, moon-faced beloveds. After all, some pretext is needed for a meeting with them.
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.
