ताक़त फ़साना-ए-बाद अंदेशा शोला-ईजाद
ऐ ग़म हुनूज़ आतिश ऐ दिल हुनूज़ ख़ामी
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My strength is like a tale on the wind; my thoughts are always creating fire. O grief, you are still burning like fire; and O heart, you are still unripe/raw.
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.