की मिरे क़त्ल के बा'द उस ने जफ़ा से तौबा
हाए उस ज़ूद-पशेमाँ का पशेमाँ होना
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
After my murder, he repented his cruelty. Alas, that quickly remorseful person's remorse!
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.