ग़म आग़ोश-ए-बला में परवरिश देता है आशिक़ को
चराग़-ए-रौशन अपना क़ुल्ज़ुम-ए-सरसर का मर्जां है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Grief nurtures the lover in the embrace of calamity. Our shining lamp is the coral of the tempest's ocean, thriving amidst its turmoil.
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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