तिरे वा'दे पर जिए हम तो ये जान झूट जाना
कि ख़ुशी से मर न जाते अगर ए'तिबार होता
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
We lived on your promise, so know that this was a falsehood. For if we had truly believed, we would have died of joy.
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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