जाँ मुतरिब-ए-तराना-ए-हल-मिम-मज़ीद है
लब पर्दा-संज-ए-ज़मज़मा-ए-अल-अमाँ नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My soul is the minstrel singing the song 'Is there any more?' My lips are not uttering the plea of 'Mercy!'
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.
