नश्शा में गुम-कर्दा-राह आया वो मस्त-ए-फ़ित्ना-ख़ू
आज रंग-रफ़्ता दौर-ए-गर्दिश-ए-साग़र हुआ
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
That mischief-prone drunkard, having lost his way in intoxication, arrived. Today, the vibrancy and cheer from the round of the wine-cup dissipated.
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.
