था ज़िंदगी में मर्ग का खटका लगा हुआ
उड़ने से पेश-तर भी मिरा रंग ज़र्द था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Throughout life, the fear of death remained. Even before I could fly, my color was already pale.
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.
