Ba-rang-e-saya Hamein Bandagi Mein Hai Tasleemki Daagh-e-dil — Mirza Ghalib
ब-रंग-ए-साया हमें बंदगी में है तस्लीम
कि दाग़-ए-दिल ब-जाबीन-ए-कुशादा रखते हैं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Like a shadow, we are resigned to servitude, for we openly bear the heart's scar on our brow.
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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