दिल मिरा जिस से बहलता कोई ऐसा न मिला बुत के बंदे मिले अल्लाह का बंदा न मिला
— Akbar Allahabadi
Meaning

I found no one who could comfort my heart; I met many worshippers of idols, but could not find a single true servant of God.

Explanation

This sher reflects a profound sense of inner loneliness, where the poet searches for someone whose mere presence can bring solace to a restless heart. In this pursuit, he meets plenty of people trapped in superficial desires and material illusions—the worshippers of idols—yet fails to find a single soul blessed with divine compassion and spiritual depth. It is a poignant reminder of how easy it is to find company in a shallow world, and yet how difficult it is to meet a truly awakened and pure human being.

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