ना-गहाँ इस रंग से ख़ूनाबा टपकाने लगा
दिल कि ज़ौक़-ए-काविश-ए-नाख़ुन से लज़्ज़त-याब था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Suddenly, in this manner, bloody tears began to drip from the heart that once found pleasure in the scratching of nails.
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.