ख़लिश-ए-ग़म्ज़ा-ए-ख़ूँ-रेज़ न पूछ
देख ख़ूँनाबा-फ़िशानी मेरी
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Do not ask about the torment caused by that blood-shedding glance; just witness my shedding of tears of blood.
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.