बस-कि हैं हम इक बहार-ए-नाज़ के मारे हुए
जल्वा-ए-गुल के सिवा गर्द अपने मदफ़न में नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Since we are struck by a spring of elegance, there is no dust in our grave except for the manifestation of the flower. Our final resting place is pure beauty.
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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