पड़ा रह ऐ दिल-ए-वाबस्ता बेताबी से क्या हासिल
मगर फिर ताब-ए-ज़ुल्फ़-ए-पुर-शिकन की आज़माइश है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Lie still, oh captive heart, what is gained from restlessness? But then again, the power of the beloved's tangled locks is being put to the test.
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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