जहाँ में हो ग़म-ओ-शादी बहम हमें क्या काम
दिया है हम को ख़ुदा ने वो दिल कि शाद नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
What concern is it to us if sorrow and joy coexist in the world? God has bestowed upon us a heart that is simply incapable of being truly happy.
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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