मय-ए-इशरत की ख़्वाहिश साक़ी-ए-गर्दूं से क्या कीजे
लिए बैठा है इक दो चार जाम-ए-वाज़-गूँ वो भी
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Why desire the wine of joy from the cup-bearer of the heavens? He himself is also sitting with just a few cups of misfortune.
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.
