तुम कौन से थे ऐसे खरे दाद-ओ-सितद के
करता मलक-उल-मौत तक़ाज़ा कोई दिन और
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
What kind of truly honest dealings were yours, that the Angel of Death would demand a few more days? This implies that the person's dealings were not honest enough to warrant an extension of life.
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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