Pas-az-murdan Bhi Divana Ziyarat-gah-e-tiflan Hai — Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Even after death, this madman's grave remains a visiting place for children; the sparks struck by the stones they throw have scattered flowers upon my tomb.
Explanation
In classical Urdu poetry, mischievous children pelting the crazed lover with stones is a poignant, familiar image. Here, the poet reflects on his tragic destiny with sweet irony: even after his death, the children haven't forgotten him and treat his grave as a shrine for their stone-throwing games. Miraculously, he envisions the sparks struck by their stones as glowing, fiery blossoms showered upon his tomb, transforming the world's cruelty into an eternal floral tribute.
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