Zunnar Bandh Sub.ha-e-sad-dana Tor Dal Rah-rau Chale Hai Rah Ko — Mirza Ghalib
ज़ुन्नार बाँध सुब्हा-ए-सद-दाना तोड़ डाल
रह-रौ चले है राह को हमवार देख कर
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Bind the sacred thread and break your hundred-bead rosary; a traveler only proceeds when the path appears smooth.
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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