Kyun Bote Hain Baaghbaan TonbeGar Baagh Gada-e-may Nahin Hai — Mirza Ghalib
क्यूँ बोते हैं बाग़बान तोंबे
गर बाग़ गदा-ए-मय नहीं है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Why do gardeners plant gourds, if the garden is not a beggar for wine?
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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