है शिकस्तन से भी दिल नौमीद या-रब कब तलक
आबगीना कोह पर अर्ज़-ए-गिराँ-जानी करे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My heart is so despairing that it has lost all hope of shattering, O Lord, for how long? How long will this fragile glass continue to demonstrate its strong life on a mountain?
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.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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