Lab-e-khushk Dar-tishnagi-murdagaan KaZiyarat-kada Hoon — Mirza Ghalib

लब-ए-ख़ुश्क दर-तिश्नगी-मुर्दगाँ का ज़ियारत-कदा हूँ दिल-आज़ुर्दगाँ का
— Mirza Ghalib

Meaning

I am a shrine for the broken-hearted, just like the parched lips of those who died of thirst.

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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