और बाज़ार से ले आए अगर टूट गया
साग़र-ए-जम से मिरा जाम-ए-सिफ़ाल अच्छा है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My simple earthen cup is better than Jamshid's legendary goblet, because if it breaks, I can easily buy another from the market.
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.
