Neither were the summers in love, nor were there coquettishness in beauty; neither was it agony in Ghaznavi, nor is it the intoxication of Ayaz's tresses.

This powerful couplet by Allama Iqbal is a declaration of inherent self-worth. The poet states that the intense heat of romantic passion, the playful intoxication of beauty, and even the deep yearning associated with memories are all transient and gone. Yet, he concludes with a powerful assertion: the subtle, captivating charm (khum) residing in his own hair remains! It suggests that true allure is not found in external circumstances or loves, but in the enduring spirit and charisma of the individual.