हुआ जब ग़म से यूँ बे-हिस तो ग़म क्या सर के कटने का
न होता गर जुदा तन से तो ज़ानू पर धरा होता
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
When I became so numb from sorrow, what grief is there in my head being severed? If it had not been separated from my body, it would merely be resting on my knee.
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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