बरहम है बज़्म-ए-ग़ुंचा ब-यक-जुंबिश-ए-नशात काशाना बस-कि तंग है ग़ाफ़िल हवा न माँग
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

By one joyous movement, the gathering of buds is scattered. Your dwelling is so confined, heedless one, do not ask for air.

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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