निकलती है तपिश में बिस्मिलों की बर्क़ की शोख़ी ग़रज़ अब तक ख़याल-ए-गर्मी-ए-रफ़्तार क़ातिल है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

From the agony of the dying, the playful sharpness of lightning emerges. Indeed, even now, the mere thought of the killer's (beloved's) ardent gait is still deadly.

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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