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ख़ूँ भी ज़ौक़-ए-दर्द से फ़ारिग़ मिरे तन में नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Drop by drop, each is a blueprint for a new festering wound. Even the blood in my body is not free from the pleasure of pain.
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.