हुजूम-ए-फ़िक्र से दिल मिस्ल-ए-मौज लरज़े है
कि शीशा नाज़ुक ओ सहबा-ए-आबगीन-गुदाज़
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
My heart trembles like a wave due to the dense throng of thoughts. This is because the heart is as fragile as glass, and these thoughts are like wine that can even dissolve glass.
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.
