शम्अ'-आसा चे सर-ए-दा'वा व कू पा-ए-सबात
गुल-ए-सद-शो'ला ब-यक -जेब-ए-शकेबाई है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Like a candle, what claim does it have to permanence, and where is its steadfast foot? A flower of a hundred flames is contained within a single pocket of patience.
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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