ले गई साक़ी की नख़वत क़ुल्ज़ुम-आशामी मिरी
मौज-ए-मय की आज रग मीना की गर्दन में नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My ocean-like thirst has taken away the Saqi's pride; today, the wave of wine doesn't even pulse in the veins of the wine-bottle's neck, implying all bottles are utterly empty.
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.
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