मैं ने चाहा था कि अंदोह-ए-वफ़ा से छूटूँ
वो सितमगर मिरे मरने पे भी राज़ी न हुआ
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
I had wished to be freed from the sorrow of devotion. But that cruel one was not even content with my death.
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.