नुक़साँ नहीं जुनूँ में बला से हो घर ख़राब
सौ गज़ ज़मीं के बदले बयाबाँ गिराँ नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
There is no loss in madness, even if one's house is ruined. A vast wilderness is not burdensome in exchange for a mere hundred yards of land.
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.