न कहीं जहाँ में अमाँ मिली जो अमाँ मिली तो कहाँ मिली
मिरे जुर्म-ए-ख़ाना-ख़राब को तिरे अफ़्व-ए-बंदा-नवाज़ में
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
Where, in any place, did I find this place? If I found it, it was found in your favor-filled speech, for my sinful, flawed deeds.
Explanation
This powerful couplet speaks to the fleeting nature of peace and contentment. According to Allama Iqbal, true peace (amaa) is something that, once found, is immediately lost in the overwhelming grace or favor of the beloved. It suggests that emotional connection, while beautiful, is inherently destabilizing, making lasting tranquility an elusive dream.
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