न कह कि गिर्या ब-मिक़दार-ए-हसरत-ए-दिल है
मिरी निगाह में है जम-ओ-ख़र्च दरिया का
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Do not say that weeping is merely proportional to the heart's longing. In my estimation, I understand the entire collection and expenditure, or the full ebb and flow, of a river.
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.
