वहशत-ए-आतिश-ए-दिल से शब-ए-तन्हाई में
सूरत-ए-दूद रहा साया गुरेज़ाँ मुझ से
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
In the lonely night, due to the dread caused by the heart's intense fire, even my own shadow fled from me, appearing like smoke.
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.
