ता-सुब्ह है ब-मंज़िल-ए-मक़्सद रसीदनी
दूद-ए-चराग़-ए-ख़ाना ग़ुबार-ए-सफ़र है आज
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The arrival at the destination is till morning. Today, the smoke of the house lamp is the dust of travel.
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.