अदब है और यही कश्मकश तो क्या कीजे
हया है और यही गू-मगू तो क्यूँकर हो
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If there is decorum and this very struggle, then what course can be taken? If there is modesty and this indecision, then how can it come to pass?
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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