ख़ूँ हो के जिगर आँख से टपका नहीं ऐ मर्ग
रहने दे मुझे याँ कि अभी काम बहुत है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My heart has not yet turned to blood and dripped from my eye, O Death. Let me remain here, for there is still much work to be done.
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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