दिल गुज़रगाह-ए-ख़याल-ए-मय-ओ-साग़र ही सही
गर नफ़स जादा-ए-सर-मंज़िल-ए-तक़्वी न हुआ
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Let the heart be a thoroughfare for thoughts of wine and cup, if the soul's breath did not become the path to piety's ultimate destination.
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.
