Ik Iztiraab Musalsal Ghayab Ho Ki Huzoor / Main Khud Kahoon To Miri — Allama Iqbal
इक इज़्तिराब मुसलसल ग़याब हो कि हुज़ूर
मैं ख़ुद कहूँ तो मिरी दास्ताँ दराज़ नहीं
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
If this continuous restlessness were only absent, dear, / If I speak of myself, my story is not long.
Explanation
This couplet speaks to the delicate nature of human anxiety. The poet suggests that if the restlessness (iztiraab) were continuous, it would vanish. Why? Because the speaker acknowledges that his own story is not long. It’s a profound realization that sometimes, the greatest burden we carry is the narrative we build for ourselves, and accepting our limitations can bring peace.
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