बिजली इक कौंद गई आँखों के आगे तो क्या
बात करते कि मैं लब-तिश्ना-ए-तक़रीर भी था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
What was the use if lightning just flashed before my eyes and disappeared? You should have spoken, as I too was longing for conversation.
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.