जो था सो मौज-ए-रंग के धोके में मर गया
ऐ वाए नाला-ए-लब-ए-ख़ूनीं-नवा-ए-गुल
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Everything that existed perished in the deception of the wave of color. Alas, for the lament from the blood-stained lips of the vocal rose!
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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