तुम माह-ए-शब-ए-चार-दहुम थे मिरे घर के
फिर क्यूँ न रहा घर का वो नक़्शा कोई दिन और
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
You were like the full moon of the fourteenth night for my home; why then did that beautiful scene of the home not last a few more days?
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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