तकल्लुफ़ साज़-ए-रुस्वाई है ग़ाफ़िल शर्म-ए-रानाई
दिल-ए-ख़ूँ-गश्ता दर दस्त-ए-हिना-आलूदा उर्यां है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O heedless one, affectation becomes the instrument of disgrace for the modesty of beauty. The blood-soaked heart lies exposed in a hand stained with henna.
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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