La Phir Ik Baar Wohi Baada O Jaam Ae Saqi — Allama Iqbal
Meaning
O cupbearer, bring that intoxicating wine and cup once more. Let me regain my rightful place, O cupbearer.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound plea for more than just intoxication. The poet addresses the 'Saqi' (the cup-bearer, often symbolizing the divine or the beloved) asking for the wine and cup once more. But the true genius lies in the second line. He doesn't just ask for the wine; he asks for his *maqam*—his rightful place, his status. It's a realization that the experience is meaningless unless the self is acknowledged and given a proper position within the heart of the moment.
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