बस्तन-ए-अहद-ए-मोहब्बत हमा नादानी था
चश्म-ए-नकुशूदा रिहा उक़्दा-ए-पैमाँ मुझ से
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
To make a pact of love was utter foolishness. With my eyes still closed (unaware), the knot of that promise came undone from me.
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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