क्या रहूँ ग़ुर्बत में ख़ुश जब हो हवादिस का ये हाल
नामा लाता है वतन से नामा-बर अक्सर खुला
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
How can I be happy in exile when this is the state of misfortunes? The messenger often brings open letters from home.
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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