न पूछ बे-ख़ुदी-ए-ऐश-ए-मक़दम-ए-सैलाब
कि नाचते हैं पड़े सर-ब-सर दर-ओ-दीवार
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Do not ask about the wild delight at the flood's arrival, for the fallen doors and walls are entirely dancing.
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.
