जिसे नसीब हो रोज़-ए-सियाह मेरा सा
वो शख़्स दिन न कहे रात को तो क्यूँकर हो
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
For someone whose fate is to experience a dark day like mine, how is it possible that they would not call night 'day'?
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.