दिल ही तो है सियासत-ए-दरबाँ से डर गया
मैं और जाऊँ दर से तिरे बिन सदा किए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
It was only the heart that feared the doorkeeper's strictness. Would I ever leave your door without being summoned by you?
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.