ब-बज़्म मय-परस्ती हसरत-ए-तकलीफ़ बे-जा है
कि जाम-ए-बादा कफ़ बर-लब ब-तकलीफ़-तक़ाज़ा है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
In a gathering of wine-lovers, it's pointless to wish for trouble, because the cup of wine, with foam at its lip, itself presents a demanding trouble.
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.
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