ताक़त-ए-रंज-ए-सफ़र भी नहीं पाते उतनी
हिज्र-ए-यारान-ए-वतन का भी अलम है हम को
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
We lack the strength to bear the hardships of travel, and we also carry the grief of separation from our friends in our homeland.
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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