उस के कूचे में हैं वो बे-पर ओ बाल
उड़ते फिरते हैं जो हवाओं पर
— Altaf Hussain Hali
Meaning
Those who soar freely upon the winds find themselves wingless and helpless in the beloved's lane.
Explanation
This couplet captures the humbling, disarming power of love over human pride. The poet brings alive the image of majestic birds that once ruled the open skies, only to find themselves grounded and featherless the moment they step into the beloved's lane. It warmly reminds us that even the most fiercely independent and soaring spirits lose all their ego once they surrender to love.
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