वहशत-ए-ज़ख़्म-ए-वफ़ा देख कि सर-ता-सर दिल
बख़िया जूँ जौहर-ए-तेग़ आफ़त-ए-गीराई है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Behold the intense agony from the wound of loyalty; its stitches across the entire heart are as perilous to grasp as the intrinsic gleam of a sword.
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.
Comments
Read-only on web. Join the conversation in the Sukhan AI mobile app.
No comments yet.
