Usi Iqbal Ki Main Justuju Karta Raha Barson — Allama Iqbal

उसी 'इक़बाल' की मैं जुस्तुजू करता रहा बरसों बड़ी मुद्दत के बा'द आख़िर वो शाहीं ज़ेर-ए-दाम आया
— Allama Iqbal

Meaning

For years, I kept searching for 'Iqbal', and after a long time, he finally came under the roof.

Explanation

This couplet speaks of persistent yearning and the eventual fulfillment of a deep-seated desire. The speaker has been searching for 'Iqbal' (a person, or perhaps inspiration/wisdom represented by the name) for years. The phrase 'shaahi zer-e-daam' suggests a grand, royal, or protective presence. It captures the feeling of waiting through immense hardship, only to finally find the desired solace or guidance.

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