रग-ए-संग से टपकता वो लहू कि फिर न थमता
जिसे ग़म समझ रहे हो ये अगर शरार होता
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
From the veins of stone, that blood would drip, which then would never stop, if what you perceive as mere sorrow were actually a spark of fire.
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.