काव काव-ए-सख़्त-जानी हाए-तन्हाई न पूछ
सुब्ह करना शाम का लाना है जू-ए-शीर का
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Do not ask about the arduous struggle of enduring life in lonely solitude. Passing a night, turning evening into morning, is as difficult as bringing a river of milk.
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.
