कम नहीं जल्वागरी में तिरे कूचे से बहिश्त
यही नक़्शा है वले इस क़दर आबाद नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Paradise is not less splendid than your street. It offers the same beautiful vista, but it is not as lively or populated.
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.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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