ख़ाना-ज़ाद-ए-ज़ुल्फ़ हैं ज़ंजीर से भागेंगे क्यूँ
हैं गिरफ़्तार-ए-वफ़ा ज़िंदाँ से घबरावेंगे क्या
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Those born from the tresses, why would they run from the chain? Those who are captured by loyalty, why would they fear prison?
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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