नशात-ए-दाग़-ए-ग़म-ए-इश्क़ की बहार न पूछ
शगुफ़्तगी है शहीद-ए-गुल-ए-खिज़ानी-ए-शमअ'
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Do not inquire about the joyous spring of the scar of love's sorrow; its fresh bloom is a sacrifice to the lamp's autumn flower.
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.
