Dost-daar-e-dushman Hai Etimaad-e-dil MaloomAah Be-asar Dekhi Naala — Mirza Ghalib
दोस्त-दार-ए-दुश्मन है ए'तिमाद-ए-दिल मा'लूम
आह बे-असर देखी नाला ना-रसा पाया
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
It is evident that the heart's trust leans towards the enemy. My sighs were ineffective, and my laments failed to reach their target.
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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