क्या ज़ोहद को मानूँ कि न हो गरचे रियाई
पादाश-ए-अमल की तमा-ए-ख़ाम बहुत है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Why should I esteem piety, even if it is free from hypocrisy? For the crude desire for the reward of deeds is very strong.
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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