यूँ बाद-ए-ज़ब्त-ए-अश्क फिरूँ गिर्द यार के
पानी पिए किसू पे कोई जैसे वार के
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Thus, after restraining my tears, I circle around my beloved, just as one circles water over someone and then discards it (as a ritual offering or to ward off evil).
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.
