मिरी नवा-ए-परेशाँ को शाइरी न समझ
कि मैं हूँ महरम-ए-राज़-ए-दुरून-ए-मय-ख़ाना
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
Do not mistake my troubled poetry for a song, that I am the confidant of the secrets of my heart.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks about the depth of emotional suffering. The poet tells the listener not to dismiss his distress or sorrow as mere verses of poetry. He reveals that his pain comes from a place of deep intimacy—he is the keeper of the most profound, secret tales of the heart's intoxicating journey. It's a warning: my suffering is real, not just artistic flair.
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