बोसा नहीं न दीजिए दुश्नाम ही सही
आख़िर ज़बाँ तो रखते हो तुम गर दहाँ नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If you won't give a kiss, then it's alright to give curses instead. After all, you have a tongue, even if you don't offer your mouth (for a kiss).
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.