जान दी दी हुई उसी की थी
हक़ तो यूँ है कि हक़ अदा न हुआ
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The life I surrendered was, in fact, His (God's) gift to me. The truth is, His due was not fully paid.
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.
