Qafas Mein Mujh Se Roodaad-e-chaman Kehte Na Dar Hamdamgiri Hai Jis — Mirza Ghalib
क़फ़स में मुझ से रूदाद-ए-चमन कहते न डर हमदम
गिरी है जिस पे कल बिजली वो मेरा आशियाँ क्यूँ हो
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
In this cage, friend, do not fear to tell me the state of the garden. Why should the nest that was struck by lightning yesterday still be considered mine?
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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