अज़-खुद-गुज़श्तगी में ख़मोशी पे हर्फ़ है
मौज-ए-ग़ुबार-ए-सुर्मा हुई है सदा मुझे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
In a state of self-oblivion, even silence carries a blemish. My voice has become a wave of kohl's fine dust.
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.
