बेदाद-ए-इश्क़ से नहीं डरता मगर 'असद'
जिस दिल पे नाज़ था मुझे वो दिल नहीं रहा
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Asad, I do not fear the tyranny of love, but alas, the heart I was once proud of is no longer there.
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.