Tu Apni Khudi Ko Kho Chuka Hai — Allama Iqbal
तू अपनी ख़ुदी को खो चुका है
खोई हुई शय की जुस्तुजू कर
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
You have lost your own self, and search for the thing that is lost.
Explanation
This powerful couplet is a call to self-reflection. Allama Iqbal tells us that the greatest loss isn't material, but the loss of 'Khudi'—the self or one's true identity. He advises us not to waste time searching for external things, but rather to look inward. The journey to find what we've lost begins with recognizing the self that was neglected. It's a profound reminder that our greatest treasure resides within us.
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