Be-dimag-e-khjalat Huun Rashk-e-imtihan Ta-kai — Mirza Ghalib
बे-दिमाग़-ए-ख़जलत हूँ रश्क-ए-इम्तिहाँ ता-कै
एक बेकसी तुझ को आलम-आश्ना पाया
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Overwhelmed by shame, I am senseless and wonder how long this trial, which itself is an object of envy, will persist. I have found that only helplessness truly understands the ways of the world.
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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