शौक़-ए-दीदार में गर तू मुझे गर्दन मारे
हो निगह मिस्ल-ए-गुल-ए-शमा परेशाँ मुझ से
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The lover declares that even if the beloved kills them in the intensity of their desire to be seen, their gaze, like a flickering candle flame, will continue to restlessly seek the beloved even after death.
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.
