न लड़ नासेह से 'ग़ालिब' क्या हुआ गर उस ने शिद्दत की
हमारा भी तो आख़िर ज़ोर चलता है गरेबाँ पर
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Ghalib, don't quarrel with the preacher; what if he was harsh? After all, our hand too has power over our own collar (meaning we can tear it ourselves in anguish).
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.
