रहे न जान तो क़ातिल को ख़ूँ-बहा दीजे
कटे ज़बान तो ख़ंजर को मर्हबा कहिए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
If life does not remain, offer blood-money to the killer; if the tongue is severed, welcome the dagger.
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.