Ishq Ke Taghaaful Se Harza-gard Hai Aalam; Roo-e Shash-jihat-aafaaq — Mirza Ghalib

'इश्क़ के तग़ाफ़ुल से हर्ज़ा-गर्द है 'आलम रू-ए-शश-जिहत-आफ़ाक़ पुश्त-ए-चश्म-ए-ज़िन्दाँ है
— Mirza Ghalib

Meaning

Due to the neglect of love, the world wanders aimlessly. The six-directional universe feels like the averted gaze of a prison, a confined and ignored space.

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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