Sher on Iqbal Day
Read Allama Iqbal's
literary work that has been preserved over the last 150 years
maanā ki terī diid ke qābil nahīñ huuñ maiñ
tū merā shauq dekh mirā intizār dekh
agreed I am not worthy of your vision divine
behold my zeal, my passion see how I wait and pine
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The speaker admits unworthiness before the beloved, showing humility rather than complaint. Yet he presents his intense desire and steadfast waiting as his real “qualification.” The couplet turns worthiness into an emotional measure: sincerity, persistence, and love itself become the proof. Its core feeling is hopeful, aching devotion that refuses to fade.
mana ki teri did ke qabil nahin hun main
tu mera shauq dekh mera intizar dekh
agreed I am not worthy of your vision divine
behold my zeal, my passion see how I wait and pine
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The speaker admits unworthiness before the beloved, showing humility rather than complaint. Yet he presents his intense desire and steadfast waiting as his real “qualification.” The couplet turns worthiness into an emotional measure: sincerity, persistence, and love itself become the proof. Its core feeling is hopeful, aching devotion that refuses to fade.
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ḳhudī ko kar buland itnā ki har taqdīr se pahle
ḳhudā bande se ḳhud pūchhe batā terī razā kyā hai
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The couplet urges inner elevation—strengthening character, will, and moral self—until one is no longer passive before destiny. “Selfhood” is a metaphor for a disciplined, awakened self that acts with purpose. The striking image of God asking the servant highlights the dignity of human agency when aligned with higher values. Emotionally, it is a call to confidence, effort, and responsible choice.
KHudi ko kar buland itna ki har taqdir se pahle
KHuda bande se KHud puchhe bata teri raza kya hai
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The couplet urges inner elevation—strengthening character, will, and moral self—until one is no longer passive before destiny. “Selfhood” is a metaphor for a disciplined, awakened self that acts with purpose. The striking image of God asking the servant highlights the dignity of human agency when aligned with higher values. Emotionally, it is a call to confidence, effort, and responsible choice.
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Tags : Famous shayariand 3 more
tū shāhīñ hai parvāz hai kaam terā
tire sāmne āsmāñ aur bhī haiñ
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The falcon symbolizes a courageous, self-reliant spirit whose nature is upward flight, not settling. The poet urges the listener to reject complacency and keep expanding their limits. “More skies” becomes a metaphor for endless possibilities and higher goals. The emotional core is hope mixed with a disciplined call to strive.
tu shahin hai parwaz hai kaam tera
tere samne aasman aur bhi hain
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The falcon symbolizes a courageous, self-reliant spirit whose nature is upward flight, not settling. The poet urges the listener to reject complacency and keep expanding their limits. “More skies” becomes a metaphor for endless possibilities and higher goals. The emotional core is hope mixed with a disciplined call to strive.
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Tags : Hauslaand 1 more
sitāroñ se aage jahāñ aur bhī haiñ
abhī ishq ke imtihāñ aur bhī haiñ
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The couplet urges the seeker not to stop at visible limits: even the farthest “stars” are not the end. “Worlds beyond” symbolizes higher goals and deeper truths still to be reached. The second line frames love as a journey of continual testing—each stage brings new challenges. Emotionally, it blends hope with resolve: keep moving forward, keep proving your love.
sitaron se aage jahan aur bhi hain
abhi ishq ke imtihan aur bhi hain
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The couplet urges the seeker not to stop at visible limits: even the farthest “stars” are not the end. “Worlds beyond” symbolizes higher goals and deeper truths still to be reached. The second line frames love as a journey of continual testing—each stage brings new challenges. Emotionally, it blends hope with resolve: keep moving forward, keep proving your love.
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Tags : Famous shayariand 2 more
ai tā.ir-e-lāhautī us rizq se maut achchhī
jis rizq se aatī ho parvāz meñ kotāhī
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The poet addresses the “bird of the higher realm” as a symbol of the noble human spirit. He warns that livelihood gained in a way that dulls courage, ambition, and inner freedom is worse than death. The core idea is dignity over survival: choose self-respect and high flight over comfort that clips one’s wings.
ai tair-e-lahauti us rizq se maut achchhi
jis rizq se aati ho parwaz mein kotahi
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The poet addresses the “bird of the higher realm” as a symbol of the noble human spirit. He warns that livelihood gained in a way that dulls courage, ambition, and inner freedom is worse than death. The core idea is dignity over survival: choose self-respect and high flight over comfort that clips one’s wings.
tire ishq kī intihā chāhtā huuñ
mirī sādgī dekh kyā chāhtā huuñ
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The speaker’s desire is absolute: not a portion of love, but its final height. In the second line he recognizes, with a tender irony, how naïve and audacious this wish is. “Intihā” becomes a metaphor for total union or complete fulfillment, while “sādgi” admits human limitation. The emotion is a mix of longing, devotion, and self-aware humility.
tere ishq ki intiha chahta hun
meri sadgi dekh kya chahta hun
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The speaker’s desire is absolute: not a portion of love, but its final height. In the second line he recognizes, with a tender irony, how naïve and audacious this wish is. “Intihā” becomes a metaphor for total union or complete fulfillment, while “sādgi” admits human limitation. The emotion is a mix of longing, devotion, and self-aware humility.
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Tags : Ishqand 4 more
faqat nigāh se hotā hai faisla dil kā
na ho nigāh meñ shoḳhī to dilbarī kyā hai
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The couplet says that the first and deepest judgment of love is made through a glance. The eye becomes a language that reveals attraction, confidence, and intent without words. “Shoḳhī” (playful boldness) in the gaze is presented as the very essence of allure; without it, beauty feels lifeless and persuasion fails.
faqat nigah se hota hai faisla dil ka
na ho nigah mein shoKHi to dilbari kya hai
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The couplet says that the first and deepest judgment of love is made through a glance. The eye becomes a language that reveals attraction, confidence, and intent without words. “Shoḳhī” (playful boldness) in the gaze is presented as the very essence of allure; without it, beauty feels lifeless and persuasion fails.
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Tags : Diland 2 more
andāz-e-bayāñ garche bahut shoḳh nahīñ hai
shāyad ki utar jaa.e tire dil meñ mirī baat
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The speaker admits a plain, unornamented style, without rhetorical sparkle. Still, he hopes the truth and sincerity in his message will penetrate the listener’s heart. The metaphor of “descending into the heart” suggests inner acceptance, not mere hearing. Emotionally, it is a humble plea for understanding and impact beyond style.
andaz-e-bayan garche bahut shoKH nahin hai
shayad ki utar jae tere dil mein meri baat
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The speaker admits a plain, unornamented style, without rhetorical sparkle. Still, he hopes the truth and sincerity in his message will penetrate the listener’s heart. The metaphor of “descending into the heart” suggests inner acceptance, not mere hearing. Emotionally, it is a humble plea for understanding and impact beyond style.
phuul kī pattī se kaT saktā hai hiire kā jigar
mard-e-nādāñ par kalām-e-narm-o-nāzuk be-asar
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
Allama Iqbal contrasts physical hardness with moral stubbornness: a petal’s softness can still wound a diamond, yet a foolish person’s inner rigidity cannot be moved by polite speech. The “diamond’s heart” suggests extreme toughness, while “soft words” stand for refined counsel. The couplet’s emotional core is frustration that wisdom and tenderness fail against ignorance and obstinacy.
phul ki patti se kaT sakta hai hire ka jigar
mard-e-nadan par kalam-e-narm-o-nazuk be-asar
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
Allama Iqbal contrasts physical hardness with moral stubbornness: a petal’s softness can still wound a diamond, yet a foolish person’s inner rigidity cannot be moved by polite speech. The “diamond’s heart” suggests extreme toughness, while “soft words” stand for refined counsel. The couplet’s emotional core is frustration that wisdom and tenderness fail against ignorance and obstinacy.
aql ayyār hai sau bhes badal letī hai
ishq bechāra na zāhid hai na mullā na hakīm
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
Iqbal contrasts calculating intellect with unguarded love. “Reason” is pictured as a trickster that adapts, justifies itself, and changes roles to suit advantage. “Love” is called helpless because it cannot pretend or hide behind religious or scholarly titles. The emotional core is a praise of sincerity and inner devotion over clever, self-serving rationality.
aql ayyar hai sau bhes badal leti hai
ishq bechaara na zahid hai na mulla na hakim
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
Iqbal contrasts calculating intellect with unguarded love. “Reason” is pictured as a trickster that adapts, justifies itself, and changes roles to suit advantage. “Love” is called helpless because it cannot pretend or hide behind religious or scholarly titles. The emotional core is a praise of sincerity and inner devotion over clever, self-serving rationality.
usī 'iqbāl' kī maiñ justujū kartā rahā barsoñ
baḌī muddat ke baa'd āḳhir vo shāhīñ zer-e-dām aayā
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The couplet speaks of a prolonged inner quest: the speaker seeks “Iqbal” not just as a name but as elevation, fortune, and awakened selfhood. The “shaheen” (falcon) symbolizes a high-flying, free, noble spirit that is hard to tame. When it finally comes “under the snare,” it suggests the hard-won moment when one’s disciplined effort brings the desired strength and direction into one’s command. The emotion moves from restless yearning to fulfilled mastery.
usi 'iqbaal' ki main justuju karta raha barson
baDi muddat ke ba'd aaKHir wo shahin zer-e-dam aaya
Interpretation:
Rekhta AI
The couplet speaks of a prolonged inner quest: the speaker seeks “Iqbal” not just as a name but as elevation, fortune, and awakened selfhood. The “shaheen” (falcon) symbolizes a high-flying, free, noble spirit that is hard to tame. When it finally comes “under the snare,” it suggests the hard-won moment when one’s disciplined effort brings the desired strength and direction into one’s command. The emotion moves from restless yearning to fulfilled mastery.
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