हैरत-ए-आइना अंजाम-ए-जुनूँ हूँ ज्यूँ शम'
किस क़दर दाग़-ए-जिगर शो'ला उठाता है मुझे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Like a candle, I am a mirror astonished by the outcome of madness. How much fire do the wounds of my heart ignite for me?
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.