कहूँ किस से मैं कि क्या है शब-ए-ग़म बुरी बला है
मुझे क्या बुरा था मरना अगर एक बार होता
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
To whom can I explain what this night of sorrow is? It is a terrible affliction. Why would I mind dying, if death were to come only once?
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.