नहीं ज़रीया-ए-राहत जराहत-ए-पैकाँ
वो ज़ख़्म-ए-तेग़ है जिस को कि दिल-कुशा कहिए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
An arrow's wound offers no comfort. It is the sword's wound that one can truly call heart-opening or pleasing.
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.