था ख़्वाब में ख़याल को तुझ से मुआ'मला
जब आँख खुल गई न ज़ियाँ था न सूद था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
In the dream, my thoughts were deeply involved with you. But when my eyes opened, there was neither loss nor gain.
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.