Ham Ne Vahshat-kada-e-bazm-e-jahan Men Juun Sham.a — Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
In the desolate gathering of this world, just like a candle, I considered the flame of love to be my entire wealth and existence.
Explanation
In the chaotic and bewildering gathering of this world, the poet imagines himself as a solitary candle. Just as a candle possesses nothing of value except the very flame that consumes it, the lover considers the agony of love to be his only real wealth and baggage in life. It is a poignant reflection on how total surrender to love, even when it burns you away, becomes the ultimate purpose and identity of existence.
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