हुई ये कसरत-ए-ग़म से तलफ़ कैफ़ियत-ए-शादी
कि सुब्ह-ए-ईद मुझ को बद-तर अज़-चाक-ए-गरेबाँ है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My state of joy has been ruined by an excess of grief, to the extent that the morning of Eid feels worse to me than a torn collar.
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.
