यक-बख़्त औज नज़्र-ए-सुबुक-बारी-ए-'असद'
सर पर वबाल-ए-साया-ए-बाल-ए-हुमा न माँग
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O Asad, let lofty fortune be a tribute to your lightness of being. Do not seek the burdensome shadow of the Huma's wing upon your head.
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.
