दर्द-ए-दिल लिखूँ कब तक जाऊँ उन को दिखला दूँ
उँगलियाँ फ़िगार अपनी ख़ामा ख़ूँ-चकाँ अपना
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
How long should I keep writing about my heart's pain? Perhaps I should go and show them directly, as my fingers are wounded and my pen drips blood.
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.