मक़ाम-ए-शौक़ तिरे क़ुदसियों के बस का नहीं उन्हीं का काम है ये जिन के हौसले हैं ज़ियाद
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning

The station of longing is not within the power of your sacred grace; it is the work of those whose aspirations are greater.

Explanation

This powerful couplet speaks to the nature of intense spiritual yearning (Shauq). The poet suggests that the level of devotion and longing is so profound that it transcends the mere bounds of divine grace. Instead, this immense passion is fueled by the sheer, tireless effort and elevated spirit of the devotee. It is a declaration that true spiritual elevation is not merely a gift, but a testament to the boundless capacity of the human heart and will.

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