ज़ख़्म गर दब गया लहू न थमा
काम गर रुक गया रवा न हुआ
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If the wound was suppressed, the blood did not stop. If the work was halted, it did not progress.
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.
