May-e-yaqin Se Zamir-e-hayat Hai Pur-soz — Allama Iqbal
मय-ए-यक़ीं से ज़मीर-ए-हयात है पुर-सोज़
नसीब-ए-मदरसा या रब ये आब-ए-आतिश-नाक
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
From the wine of certainty, the conscience of life is ablaze; O Lord, grant this destiny, this water of fire.
Explanation
This couplet by Allama Iqbal speaks to the profound conflict between spiritual certainty and the harsh reality of life. The poet suggests that the deep conviction (मय-ए-यक़ीं) gives life its spirit, but destiny (नसीब-ए-मदरसा) itself is a fiery, burning substance. It's a powerful reflection on how even the greatest faith must confront the unpredictable, burning nature of fate.
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