Kar-gah-e-hasti Men Lala Dag-saman Hai Barq-e-khirman-e-rahat — Mirza Ghalib
कार-गाह-ए-हस्ती में लाला दाग़-सामाँ है
बर्क़-ए-ख़िर्मन-ए-राहत ख़ून-ए-गर्म-ए-दहक़ाँ है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
In the workshop of existence, the tulip considers its inherent mark as its entire possession. The lightning that strikes the harvest of comfort is the warm blood of the farmer.
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.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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