Jis Qadar Jigar Khun Ho Kucha Dadan-e-gul Hai Zakhm-e-tegh-e-qatil Ko — Mirza Ghalib
जिस क़दर जिगर ख़ूँ हो कूचा दादन-ए-गुल है
ज़ख्म-ए-तेग़-ए-क़ातिल को तुर्फ़ा दिल-कुशा पाया
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
To the extent that the heart bleeds, it becomes the path for bestowing flowers. I found the wound from the killer's sword to be strangely heart-opening.
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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