ऐ दिल-ए-ना-आक़िबत-अंदेश ज़ब्त-ए-शौक़ कर
कौन ला सकता है ताब-ए-जल्वा-ए-दीदार-ए-दोस्त
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O imprudent heart, restrain your desire. Who can endure the splendor of seeing the beloved?
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.