देखी वफ़ा-ए-फ़ुर्सत-ए-रंज-ओ-नशात-ए-दहर
ख़म्याज़ा यक-दराज़ी-ए-उम्र-ए-ख़ुमार था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
I observed the steadfast brevity of worldly pain and joy. Its consequence was the prolonged, solitary stretch of life's hangover.
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.