जलता है दिल कि क्यूँ न हम इक बार जल गए
ऐ ना-तमामी-ए-नफ़स-ए-शोला-बार हैफ़
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My heart burns, wondering why I did not burn completely in a single blaze. Alas, for the incompleteness of this flame-showering breath.
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.
