बाइस-ए-ईज़ा है बरहम-ख़ुर्दन-ए-बज़्म-ए-सुरूर
लख़्त लख़्त-ए-शीशा-ए-बशकस्ता जुज़ निश्तर नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The breaking of a joyous assembly is a source of agony; each fragment of the broken glass is nothing but a lancet.
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.
