From every place, your next destination lies ahead; apart from the enjoyment of the journey, nothing else remains in life.
This profound couplet speaks to the essence of life itself—it is not a destination, but the journey. Allama Iqbal reminds us that no matter how wonderful a moment or place we reach, there is always a next step, a new experience waiting. The true joy of life (hayat) lies only in the perpetual motion, the zest for traveling, and never settling for comfort. It is a call to perpetual seeking and growth.
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