उन्हें मंज़ूर अपने ज़ख़्मियों का देख आना था
उठे थे सैर-ए-गुल को देखना शोख़ी बहाने की
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
They intended to go see their wounded ones, but they rose as if for a garden stroll; behold the cleverness of this excuse.
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.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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