बे-ख़ुदी बिस्तर-ए-तम्हीद-ए-फ़राग़त हो जो
पुर है साए की तरह मेरा शबिस्ताँ मुझ से
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If self-oblivion becomes a bed of ultimate peace and leisure, then my chamber is entirely filled with my own presence, much like a shadow.
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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