न करता काश नाला मुझ को क्या मालूम था हमदम
कि होगा बाइस-ए-अफ़्ज़ाइश-ए-दर्द-ए-दरूँ वो भी
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
I wish I hadn't cried out, my friend, how could I have known that even that would cause my inner pain to increase?
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.
