आतिशीं-पा हूँ गुदाज़-ए-वहशत-ए-ज़िन्दाँ न पूछ
मू-ए-आतिश दीदा है हर हल्क़ा याँ ज़ंजीर का
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
I am fire-footed, so do not ask how the terror of prison melts away. Here, every link of the chain is like hair that has seen fire.
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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