दर पे रहने को कहा और कह के कैसा फिर गया
जितने अर्से में मिरा लिपटा हुआ बिस्तर खुला
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
He asked me to stay at his door, but how quickly he changed his mind after saying that. This happened in the short amount of time it took for my rolled-up bed to unfurl.
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.
