ब-जा है गर न सुने नाला-हा-ए-बुलबुल-ए-ज़ार
कि गोश-ए-गुल नम-ए-शबनम से पमबा-आगीं है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
It is justified if the rose does not listen to the wails of the distressed nightingale, as the rose's ear is plugged with cotton by the moisture of the dew.
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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