हुई जिन से तवक़्क़ो' ख़स्तगी की दाद पाने की
वो हम से भी ज़ियादा ख़स्ता-ए-तेग़-ए-सितम निकले
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Those from whom we expected to receive justice for our wounds, turned out to be even more wounded by the sword of oppression than us.
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.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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