ख़ानमान-ए-आशिक़ाँ दुकान-ए-आतिश-बाज़ है
शो'ला-रू जब हो गए गर्म-ए-तमाशा जल गया
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The home of lovers is a fire-worker's shop. When the flame-faced beloved became eager for the spectacle, everything burnt down.
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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