बला से गर मिज़ा-ए-यार तिश्ना-ए-ख़ूँ है
रखूँ कुछ अपनी भी मिज़्गान-ए-ख़ूँ फ़िशाँ के लिए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Let the beloved's eyelashes be thirsty for blood; I, too, will keep my own blood-shedding lashes prepared for them.
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.