न लाई शोख़ी-ए-अंदेशा ताब-ए-रंज-ए-नौमीदी
कफ़-ए-अफ़सोस मलना अहद-ए-तज्दीद-ए-तमन्ना है
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
The boldness of thought could not bear the pain of despair. Rubbing hands in regret is a promise of renewed desires.
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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