क़ुमरी कफ़-ए-ख़ाकीस्तर ओ बुलबुल क़फ़स-ए-रंग
ऐ नाला निशान-ए-जिगर-ए-सोख़्ता क्या है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The dove is a mere handful of ash, and the nightingale is a cage of colors. O lament, what truly indicates a heart consumed by 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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