इशरत-ए-क़त्ल-गह-ए-अहल-ए-तमन्ना मत पूछ
ईद-ए-नज़्ज़ारा है शमशीर का उर्यां होना
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Do not ask about the joy of those who desire at their killing ground, because for them, the baring of the sword is a festival for the gaze.
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.
