ख़ूँ-चकाँ है जादा मानिंद-ए-रग-ए-सौदाइयाँ
सब्ज़ा-ए-सहरा-ए-उल्फ़त नश्तर-ए-ख़ूँ-रेज़ है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The path is bleeding like the veins of madmen. The greenery of the desert of love is a blood-letting 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.