The lion's truth is nothing before men; only the Sufis and Mullas remain slaves to the cupbearer.

This powerful couplet by Allama Iqbal is a critique of spiritual and intellectual decline. The 'lions' symbolize true, natural strength and wisdom, which the Shayar suggests have been lost in modern society. Only the 'slaves of the Sufis and Mullahs' remain, implying that genuine knowledge has been replaced by superficial adherence or dependence. It’s a deep call for introspection and a return to authentic selfhood.