ले ज़मीं से आसमाँ तक फ़र्श थीं बेताबियाँ
शोख़ी-ए-बारिश से मह फ़व्वारा-ए-सीमाब था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
From earth to sky, restlessness spread like a carpet. Due to the playfulness of the rain, the moon became a fountain of quicksilver.
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.