ख़ंजर से चीर सीना अगर दिल न हो दो-नीम
दिल में छुरी चुभो मिज़ा गर ख़ूँ-चकाँ नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If the heart isn't torn in two, rip open the chest with a dagger. Plunge a knife into the heart's essence if it's not dripping blood.
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.