Ne Asad Jafa-sail Ne Sitam Junun-mailTujh Ko Jis Qadar Dhunda — Mirza Ghalib
ने 'असद' जफ़ा-साइल ने सितम जुनूँ-माइल
तुझ को जिस क़दर ढूँडा उल्फ़त-आज़मा पाया
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O Asad, I am neither a seeker of cruelty nor inclined to mad oppression. However much I searched for you, I found you to be a test of love.
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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