इश्क़-ओ-मज़दूरी-ए-इशरत-गह-ए-ख़ुसरव क्या ख़ूब
हम को तस्लीम निको-नामी-ए-फ़रहाद नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
What merit is there in love and labor for King Khusrav's pleasure palace? We do not acknowledge Farhad's acclaimed renown.
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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