आमद-ए-ख़त से हुआ है सर्द जो बाज़ार-ए-दोस्त
दूद-ए-शम'-ए-कुश्ता था शायद ख़त-ए-रुख़्सार-ए-दोस्त
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
With the arrival of facial hair, the beloved's charm has grown cold; perhaps that line on the cheek was the smoke of an extinguished candle.
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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