तमाशा करदनी है लुत्फ़-ए-ज़ख़्म-ए-इंतिज़ार ऐ दिल
सुवैदा दाग़-ए-मर्हम मर्दुमुक है चश्म-ए-सोज़न में
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O heart, the delight of the wound of waiting is a spectacle worthy of observation. The pupil in a needle's eye is merely a dark mark of balm or a healing spot.
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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