बयाँ किस से हो ज़ुल्मत-गुस्तरी मेरे शबिस्ताँ की
शब-ए-मह हो जो रख दूँ पुम्बा दीवारों के रौज़न में
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
To whom can I describe the profound vastness of my chamber's gloom? It is so deep that even if on a moonlit night I were to plug all the wall-vents where light might creep in, it still wouldn't fully convey its extent.
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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