Dil Ko Niyaaz-e-hasrat-e-deedaar Kar ChukeDekha To Hum Mein — Mirza Ghalib
दिल को नियाज़-ए-हसरत-ए-दीदार कर चुके
देखा तो हम में ताक़त-ए-दीदार भी नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
We had made our heart an offering to the yearning for a glimpse. But when we finally saw, we realized we didn't even possess the strength to gaze.
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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