मुझ तक कब उन की बज़्म में आता था दौर-ए-जाम
साक़ी ने कुछ मिला न दिया हो शराब में
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
When did the wine glass ever reach me in their gathering? I wonder if the cup-bearer has perhaps mixed something into the wine.
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.
