पूछे है क्या वजूद ओ अदम अहल-ए-शौक़ का
आप अपनी आग के ख़स-ओ-ख़ाशाक हो गए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
What do existence and non-existence mean to the passionate ones? They themselves became the straw and fuel for their own fire.
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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