लो वो भी कहते हैं कि ये बे-नंग-ओ-नाम है
ये जानता अगर तो लुटाता न घर को मैं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Look, even they say that I am without honor or a good name. If I had known this, I would not have ruined my home.
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.