ना-उमीदी ने ब-तक़रीब-ए-मज़ामीन-ए-ख़ुमार
कूच-ए-मौज को ख़म्याज़ा-ए-साहिल बाँधा
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Hopelessness, under the pretext of themes of languid intoxication or a hangover, bound the path of the wave to the wide yawn of the shore.
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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