बाद-अज़-विदा-ए-यार ब-ख़ूँ दर तपीदा हैं
नक़्श-ए-क़दम हैं हम कफ़-ए-पा-ए-निगार के
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
After the beloved's departure, we writhe in blood. We are merely the footprints of her cherished feet.
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.
