ज़ख़्म ने दाद न दी तंगी-ए-दिल की या रब
तीर भी सीना-ए-बिस्मिल से पर-अफ़्शाँ निकला
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O Lord, the wound did not provide relief for the heart's distress. Even the arrow emerged from the sacrificed one's chest, scattering its feathers.
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.
