ज़बान-ए-अहल-ए-ज़बाँ में है मर्ग-ए-ख़ामोशी
ये बात बज़्म में रौशन हुई ज़बानी-ए-शमअ'
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Among eloquent speakers, silence is like death. This truth became clear in the gathering through the candle's speech.
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.
