बद-गुमाँ होता है वो काफ़िर न होता काश के
इस क़दर ज़ौक़-ए-नवा-ए-मुर्ग़-ए-बुस्तानी मुझे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
I wish that 'infidel' (my beloved) would not become suspicious. Because I have such a deep fondness for the song of the garden bird.
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.