अज़-बस-कि सिखाता है ग़म ज़ब्त के अंदाज़े जो दाग़ नज़र आया इक चश्म-नुमाई है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

Because grief teaches so much about endurance, any visible scar is merely a fleeting glimpse, not the full extent of the pain endured.

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.

Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.

Audio

Recitation
Hindi Meaning
English Meaning
Hindi Explainer
English Explainer
Comments · 0

Free — just your email. You'll come right back here.

No comments yet. Be the first.