Suraagh-e-taf-e-naala Le Daagh-e-dil Se Ki Shab-rau Ka Naqsh-e-qadam — Mirza Ghalib

सुराग़-ए-तफ़-ए-नाला ले दाग़-ए-दिल से कि शब-रौ का नक़्श-ए-क़दम देखते हैं
— Mirza Ghalib

Meaning

Look for the burning trace of the lament from the scar on the heart, just as one observes the footprints left by a night-traveler.

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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