मौत की राह न देखूँ कि बिन आए न रहे
तुम को चाहूँ कि न आओ तो बुलाए न बने
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
I do not await death, for it cannot fail to come. I desire you because if you do not come on your own, I cannot summon you.
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.