जुनूँ गर्म इंतिज़ार ओ नाला बेताबी कमंद आया
सुवैदा ता ब-लब ज़ंजीरी-ए-दूद-ए-सिपंद आया
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Fervent waiting born of passion and restless lament became a snare. From the dark core of the heart to the lips, a chain of rue-seed smoke appeared.
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.