किस तरह काटे कोई शब-हा-ए-तार-ए-बर्शिगाल
है नज़र ख़ू-कर्दा-ए-अख़्तर-शुमारी हाए हाए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
How can one endure the dark nights of winter's gloom? My gaze, alas, is accustomed to counting stars.
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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