ज़ोहरा गर ऐसा ही शाम-ए-हिज्र में होता है आब
परतव-ए-महताब सैल-ए-ख़ानुमाँ हो जाएगा
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If tears continue to flow like this in the night of separation, then even the reflection of the moon will become a house-destroying flood.
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.
