बे-दिमाग़ तपिश-ए-रश्क हूँ ऐ जल्वा-ए-हुस्न
तिश्ना-ख़ून-ए-दिल-ओ-दीदा है पैमाँ मेरा
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
O splendor of beauty, I am distraught by the torment of envy. My covenant is thirsty for the blood of my heart and eyes.
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.