दीवानगाँ का चारा फ़रोग़-ए-बहार है
है शाख़-ए-गुल में पंजा-ए-ख़ूबाँ बजाए गुल
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The sustenance for the mad (lovers) is the splendor of spring. On the rose branch, instead of flowers, are the beloved's fingers.
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.
