ग़फ़लत-मता-ए-कफ़्फ़ा-ए-मीज़ान-ए-अद्ल हूँ
या रब हिसाब-ए-सख़्ती-ए-ख़्वाब-ए-गिराँ न पूछ
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
I am the very substance of heedlessness placed in the pan of Justice's scale. O Lord, do not demand a harsh reckoning for this deep slumber of mine.
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.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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