ज़िंदगी में तो वो महफ़िल से उठा देते थे देखूँ अब मर गए पर कौन उठाता है मुझे
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning

During my life, they used to dismiss me from their gatherings. Now that I have died, I want to see who comes to lift me.

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.

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