मिरे क़दह में है सहबा-ए-आतिश-ए-पिन्हाँ
ब-रू-ए-सुफ़रा कबाब-ए-दिल-ए-समंदर खींच
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
In my cup, there is the wine of hidden fire. Bring forth the kebab of the salamander's heart onto the dining cloth.
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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