शूमी-ए-ताले' से हूँ ज़ौक़-ए-मआसी में असीर
नामा-ए-आ'माल है तारीकी-ए-कौकब मुझे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Due to my cruel fate, I find myself enslaved by the pleasure of sins. My book of deeds is like the darkness of a star to me.
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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