Neither is this for poverty nor for the state's glory, but for the people who lost the might of the Timurids.

This powerful couplet by Allama Iqbal is a profound commentary on the nature of decline. It suggests that the fall of great civilizations, like the Timurids, is rarely due to simple poverty or loss of power. Instead, the true loss is often a spiritual or cultural essence—a loss of inherent glory and purpose. The poet challenges us to look beyond material wealth and consider the deeper reasons for societal decay.