आबरू क्या ख़ाक उस गुल की कि गुलशन में नहीं
है गरेबाँ नंग-ए-पैराहन जो दामन में नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
What honor does that flower possess if it's not in the garden? The collar becomes a disgrace to the garment if it's not connected to the hem.
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.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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