ऐ आफ़ियत किनारा कर ऐ इंतिज़ाम चल
सैलाब-ए-गिर्या दरपय-ए-दीवार-ओ-दर है आज
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O comfort, step aside, and O order, disappear! Today, a flood of tears is pursuing every wall and door, engulfing everything in its path.
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.
