Khudi Ki Shokhi O Tundi Mein Kibr-o-naz Nahin — Allama Iqbal
Meaning
There is no pride and conceit in the showiness of the self, nor in the arrogance of the tavern; if there is any conceit, it is not the tasteless demand for favor.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the essence of true self-respect, or 'Khudi.' Allama Iqbal teaches us that genuine selfhood is inherently confident; it doesn't require boastfulness or superficial arrogance. The conceit that truly matters is not the empty vanity born out of dependency on others. It is a self-sustained dignity that shines from within, completely independent of external praise or need.
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