क़तरा दरिया में जो मिल जाए तो दरिया हो जाए
काम अच्छा है वो जिस का कि मआल अच्छा है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Just as a drop, when it merges with a river, becomes the river itself, a deed is considered good if its ultimate outcome is noble.
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.