गर नहीं निकहत-ए-गुल को तिरे कूचे की हवस
क्यूँ है गर्द-ए-रह-ए-जौलान-ए-सबा हो जाना
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If the rose's fragrance has no longing for your street, then why does it become the dust on the path of the roaming morning breeze?
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.
