न तू ज़मीं के लिए है न आसमाँ के लिए
जहाँ है तेरे लिए तू नहीं जहाँ के लिए
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
Neither are you for the earth nor for the sky; where you are, you are not for the world.
Explanation
This profound couplet by Allama Iqbal speaks to the core conflict of existence and purpose. It challenges the notion of belonging—are you meant for the earth, or the sky? The lines suggest that while the world might revolve around you, you, in fact, do not belong solely to this world. It's a call to self-discovery, reminding us that true self-worth transcends mere physical or geographical limitations.
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