न इतना बुर्रिश-ए-तेग़-ए-जफ़ा पर नाज़ फ़रमाओ
मिरे दरिया-ए-बे-ताबी में है इक मौज-ए-ख़ूँ वो भी
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Do not take so much pride in the sharpness of the sword of oppression. For in my river of restlessness, there is also a wave of blood.
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.
