कहते हैं जीते हैं उम्मेद पे लोग
हम को जीने की भी उम्मेद नहीं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
People say that they live on hope, but I myself have no hope left to even live.
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.