है नंग-ए-सीना दिल अगर आतिश-कदा न हो
है आर-ए-दिल नफ़स अगर आज़र-फ़िशाँ नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If the heart is not a fiery shrine, it is a shame for the chest. If breath does not scatter pain, it is a disgrace for the heart.
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.