हूँ क़तरा-ज़न ब-वादी-ए-हसरत शबाना रोज़ जुज़ तार-ए-अश्क जादा-ए-मंज़िल नहीं रहा
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

Day and night, I am shedding tears in the valley of longing. No path to my destination remains, except for the thread of tears.

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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