शब ख़ुमार-ए-शौक़-ए-साक़ी रुस्तख़ेज़-अंदाज़ा था ता-मुहीत-ए-बादा सूरत ख़ाना-ए-ख़म्याज़ा था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

Last night, the intoxicating yearning for the cup-bearer was of Doomsday's magnitude. The entire expanse of wine was like an endless house of yawns, indicating overwhelming and boundless fatigue.

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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