चाक की ख़्वाहिश अगर वहशत ब-उर्यानी करे
सुब्ह के मानिंद ज़ख़्म-ए-दिल गरेबानी करे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If madness wishes to tear something, even though it is bare and has nothing to tear, then like the morning, the wound of the heart should tear its own collar in distress.
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.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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