शुमार-ए-सुब्हा मर्ग़ूब-ए-बुत-ए-मुश्किल-पसंद आया तमाशा-ए-ब-यक-कफ़ बुर्दन-ए-सद-दिल-पसंद आया
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

My beloved, who prefers difficulty, was pleased by the counting of rosary beads. The spectacle of carrying a hundred hearts in one palm also delighted them.

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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