सफ़ीना जब कि किनारे पे आ लगा 'ग़ालिब' ख़ुदा से क्या सितम-ओ-जौर-ए-ना-ख़ुदा कहिए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

Ghalib, now that the boat has finally reached the shore, what oppression and cruelty of the helmsman should one complain to God about? The verse implies that once the destination is achieved, there's no point in lamenting the guide's past misdeeds.

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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