ऐ ब-ज़ब्त-ए-हाल-ए-ना-अफ़्सुर्दागाँ जोश-ए-जुनूँ
नश्शा-ए-मय है अगर यक-पर्दा नाज़ुक-तर हुआ
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O passion of madness, residing within the self-possession of those who are not disheartened. This is the rapture of wine, if it were to become even a single degree more delicate.
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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