जी जले ज़ौक़-ए-फ़ना की ना-तमामी पर न क्यूँ
हम नहीं जलते नफ़स हर चंद आतिश-बार है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Why shouldn't my heart burn at the incompleteness of the relish of annihilation? We are not consumed, even though every breath is like a shower of fire.
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.
