ज़ख़्म सिलवाने से मुझ पर चारा-जुई का है तान
ग़ैर समझा है कि लज़्ज़त ज़ख़्म-ए-सोज़न में नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
By getting my wound stitched, I am taunted with seeking a remedy. The other assumes there is no pleasure in the wound of the needle (the pain of stitching the wound).
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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