तेरी वफ़ा से क्या हो तलाफ़ी कि दहर में
तेरे सिवा भी हम पे बहुत से सितम हुए
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
What compensation can your loyalty provide, because in this world, besides you, we have suffered many cruelties.
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.