Koh Ke Hon Baar-e-khaatir Gar Sada Ho Jaaiye Be-takalluf Ae — Mirza Ghalib
कोह के हों बार-ए-ख़ातिर गर सदा हो जाइए
बे-तकल्लुफ़ ऐ शरार-ए-जस्ता क्या हो जाइए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If you were to become eternal or a ceaseless call, you would burden even the mountains. O leaping spark, without ceremony, why not simply cease to be?
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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