किस जुर्म से है चश्म तुझे हसरत क़ुबूल
बर्ग-ए-हिना मगर मिज़ा-ए-ख़ूँ-फ़िशाँ नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O eye, for what fault do you accept this longing and regret? Are your blood-shedding eyelashes not already like henna leaves (red with sorrow)?
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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