बन गया तेग़-ए-निगाह-ए-यार का संग-ए-फ़साँ मर्हबा मैं क्या मुबारक है गिराँ-जानी मुझे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

My heavy soul has become the whetstone for the beloved's sword-like gaze. Bravo! How blessed I am for possessing such a heavy (or enduring) soul.

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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