रुख़्सत-ए-नाला मुझे दे कि मबादा ज़ालिम
तेरे चेहरे से हो ज़ाहिर ग़म-ए-पिन्हाँ मेरा
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Grant me permission to weep, O cruel beloved, lest my hidden sorrow becomes apparent on your face.
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.