तिलिस्म-ए-गुंबद-ए-गर्दूं को तोड़ सकते हैं ज़ुजाज की ये इमारत है संग-ए-ख़ारा नहीं
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning

The spell of the dusty dome can be broken, because this structure of Zujaj is not made of pure quartz stone.

Explanation

This powerful couplet addresses the difference between perceived glory and genuine strength. Allama Iqbal tells us that the superficial grandeur, the 'illusion of the dusty dome,' is fragile and can be shattered. True power, he asserts, does not come from inherited status or natural stone, but from the bricks of effort, struggle, and conscious construction. It is a profound message about self-reliance and the power of human endeavor.

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