शोर है किस बज़्म की अर्ज़-ए-जराहत-ख़ाना का
सुब्ह यक-बज़्म-ए-नमक सूद-ए-चराग़-ए-कुश्ता है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
What is this clamor, this plea from the house of wounds of which assembly? The morning is an assembly of salt, a gain for the extinguished lamp.
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.