बस-कि रोका मैं ने और सीने में उभरीं पै-ब-पै
मेरी आहें बख़िया-ए-चाक-ए-गरेबाँ हो गईं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Though I tried to hold them back, my sighs continuously rose from my chest, one after another. My sighs effectively became the stitches that mended my torn collar.
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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