आ रही है चाह-ए-यूसुफ़ से सदा दोस्त याँ थोड़े हैं और भाई बहुत
— Altaf Hussain Hali
Meaning

A voice is coming from Joseph's well calling out that true friends are few here, but brothers are plenty.

Explanation

This couplet draws upon the famous story of Prophet Joseph (Yusuf), who was cast into a dark well by his own jealous brothers. The poet uses that echo from the well as a poignant metaphor for human betrayal, reflecting on how rare genuine, selfless friends truly are. In contrast, there is an abundance of 'brothers'—those close to us who pretend to care, yet end up causing the deepest wounds.

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