शर्म-ए-रुस्वाई से जा छुपना नक़ाब-ए-ख़ाक में
ख़त्म है उल्फ़त की तुझ पर पर्दा-दारी हाए हाए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
To go and hide in the veil of dust (the grave) due to the shame of public disgrace. The art of concealing love's secrets has ended with you, alas, alas!
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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