सख़्त अफ़्सुर्दा तब्अ' थी अहबाब हम को जादू नवा किया तू ने
— Altaf Hussain Hali
Meaning

O friends, my disposition was deeply sorrowful and depressed, but you transformed me into a singer of magical melodies.

Explanation

This couplet reflects on the magical, healing power of love and genuine companionship. The poet confesses that their spirit was once weighed down by deep gloom and barren silence, devoid of any creative spark. Yet, the touch or presence of the beloved acted like a spell, transforming that quiet despair into mesmerizing poetry and enchanting melody.

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