काँटों की ज़बाँ सूख गई प्यास से या रब
इक आबला-पा वादी-ए-पुर-ख़ार में आवे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O Lord, the tongues of the thorns have dried up from thirst, indicating an extreme state of desolation. May a blister-footed person nonetheless come into this valley filled with thorns.
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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