दिल को हम सर्फ-ए-वफ़ा समझे थे क्या मा'लूम था
या'नी ये पहले ही नज़्र-ए-इम्तिहाँ हो जाएगा
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
We thought this heart was meant for loyalty; how could we know that it would become an offering for a test even before that?
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.
