Qarz Ki Peete The Mai Lekin Samajhte The Ki HaanRang Laavegi Hamaari — Mirza Ghalib
क़र्ज़ की पीते थे मय लेकिन समझते थे कि हाँ
रंग लावेगी हमारी फ़ाक़ा-मस्ती एक दिन
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
We used to drink wine on credit, but we understood that our revelry in poverty would surely yield results and show its effect one day.
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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