ग़ारत-गर-ए-नामूस न हो गर हवस-ए-ज़र
क्यूँ शाहिद-ए-गुल बाग़ से बाज़ार में आवे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If the greed for wealth did not destroy honor, why would the beauty of a flower leave the garden and come to 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.
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