शब कि ज़ौक़-ए-गुफ़्तुगू से तेरी दिल बेताब था
शोख़ी-ए-वहशत से अफ़्साना फ़ुसून-ए-ख़्वाब था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Last night, my heart was restless with the joy of conversing with you. The tale, due to the mischief of passion, became an enchanting dream.
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.