दिल ओ दीं नक़्द ला साक़ी से गर सौदा किया चाहे
कि उस बाज़ार में साग़र माता-ए-दस्त-गर्दां है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If you wish to strike a deal with the Saki, bring your heart and faith as immediate payment. This is because in that market, the wine cup is a commodity that constantly changes hands.
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.
