जराहत-दोज़ी-ए-'आशिक़ है जा-ए-रहम डरता हूँ
कि रिश्ता तार-ए-अश्क-ए-दीदा-ए-सोज़न न हो जावे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The act of stitching the lover's wounds is a pathetic sight. I worry that the thread being used might actually be a strand of tears from the needle's eye.
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.