है पेचताब रिश्ता-ए-शम-ए-सहर-गही
ख़जलत गुदाज़ी-ए-नफ़स-ए-ना-रसा मुझे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The wick of the morning lamp is twisted and struggling. For me, this is the melting shame of my inadequate breath.
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.
