नफ़स मौज-ए-मुहीत-ए-बे-ख़ुदी है
तग़ाफ़ुल-हा-ए-साक़ी का गिला क्या
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Our breath is a wave in the ocean of self-oblivion. What reason is there to complain about the cup-bearer's acts of negligence?
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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