Kahun Kya Garm-joshi Mai-kashi Men Sho.ala-ruyan Ki — Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
How can I describe the fervor of the radiant-faced beauties in drinking wine, as they lit the candle of the heart's chamber with the fire of the wine.
Explanation
The poet paints a dazzling picture of radiant, fiery-faced beloveds indulging in wine with infectious passion. Wine here is not mere intoxication, but a sacred liquid flame that kindles the dormant candle in the lover's heart. It speaks to how the warmth and sheer vitality of overwhelming beauty can awaken the spirit, banishing inner darkness and setting the soul aglow with love.
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