ब-ज़ौक़-ए-शोख़ी-ए-आ'ज़ा तकल्लुफ़ बार-ए-बिस्तर है
मु'आफ़-ए-पेच-ओ-ताब-ए-कशमकश हर तार-ए-बिस्तर है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
When limbs are alive with playful delight, the formality of the bed feels like a burden. Each thread of the bed is exempt from the struggle's twists and turns.
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.
