'अज़ीज़ो ज़िक्र-ए-वस्ल-ए-ग़ैर से मुझ को न बहलाओ
कि याँ अफ़्सून-ए-ख़्वाब अफ़्साना-ए-ख़्वाब-ए-ज़ुलेख़ा है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O friends, do not console me with the talk of rivals' unions, for here, even the spell of sleep is like Zulaikha's dream-tale (full of longing).
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.