मरते मरते देखने की आरज़ू रह जाएगी
वाए नाकामी कि उस काफ़िर का ख़ंजर तेज़ है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The desire to see will remain even as I die. Alas, what a failure, for that infidel's dagger is sharp.
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.