ले तो लूँ सोते में उस के पाँव का बोसा मगर
ऐसी बातों से वो काफ़िर बद-गुमाँ हो जाएगा
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
I would take a kiss from their feet while they are sleeping, but because of such actions, that infidel (the beloved) will become suspicious.
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.