Haadsa Woh Jo Abhi Parda-e-aflaq Mein Hai — Allama Iqbal

हादसा वो जो अभी पर्दा-ए-अफ़्लाक में है अक्स उस का मिरे आईना-ए-इदराक में है
— Allama Iqbal

Meaning

The incident that still exists in the curtain of the heavens, its reflection is within my mirror of perception.

Explanation

This profound couplet speaks to the nature of destiny and self-realization. Allama Iqbal suggests that the major event—the 'incident' (हादसा)—is still hidden behind the curtain of the heavens, meaning it hasn't happened yet. However, its reflection (अक्स) is already visible in our 'mirror of perception' (आईना-ए-इदराक). This implies that true understanding comes not from witnessing the event, but from the inner wisdom that anticipates it. It’s a meditation on premonition and self-knowledge.

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