ख़ुमार-ए-मिन्नत-ए-साक़ी अगर यही है 'असद' दिल-ए-गुदाख़्ता के मय-कदे में साग़र खींच
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

O Asad, if this is the intoxication derived from the cup-bearer's favor, then draw the goblet from the tavern of my melting heart.

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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