ज़ुल्फ़ से शब दरमियाँ दादन नहीं मुमकिन दरेग़
वर्ना सद-महशर ब-रेहन-ए-साफ़ी-ए-रुख़्सार है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Alas, it is not possible to place 'night' amidst the tresses. Otherwise, a hundred Doomsdays stand as a pledge for the pure radiance of the cheek.
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.
