रंग-ए-तमकीन-ए-गुल-ओ-लाला परेशाँ क्यूँ है
गर चराग़ान-ए-सर-ए-रह-गुज़र-ए-बाद नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Why is the tranquil beauty of the rose and tulip so disturbed? This is asked if there are no lamps lit along the path of the wind.
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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