Tare Awara-o-kam-amez — Allama Iqbal
तारे आवारा-ओ-कम-आमेज़
तक़दीर-ए-वजूद है जुदाई
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
The stars wander, elusive and stray; existence's fate is separation's way.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the inherent loneliness of existence. Iqbal suggests that the stars themselves—which seem so distant and bright—are wandering, aimless, and ultimately lack lasting charm. Why? Because the fundamental destiny of our existence (वजूद) is separation (जुदाई). We are meant to be apart, wandering through life, which gives a melancholic depth to every relationship and journey.
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