क्या कहूँ बीमारी-ए-ग़म की फ़राग़त का बयाँ
जो कि खाया ख़ून-ए-दिल बे-मिन्नत-ए-कैमूस था
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
How can I describe the end of my sorrow's illness? I drank my own heart's blood without needing any healer's aid.
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.