वाँ गया भी मैं तो उन की गालियों का क्या जवाब
याद थीं जितनी दुआएँ सर्फ़-ए-दरबाँ हो गईं
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Even if I were to go there, how would I respond to their insults? All the prayers I knew were already used up on the doorkeeper.
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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