हज़ारों दिल दिये जोश-ए-जुनून-ए-इश्क़ ने मुझ को
सियह हो कर सुवैदा हो गया हर क़तरा-ए-ख़ूँ तन में
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The fervor of love's madness bestowed thousands of hearts upon me. Every drop of blood in my body turned black, becoming the very suveda (dark core) of the heart.
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.