Kabhi Chhori Hui Manzil Bhi Yaad Ati Hai Rahi Ko — Allama Iqbal
Meaning
Even a destination once abandoned is remembered by the traveler; it feels like a thorn in the heart, lest it becomes the sorrow of the destination.
Explanation
This couplet beautifully captures the paradox of the journey. The traveler (raahi) often misses a destination they never reached, or perhaps one they had to leave behind. The poet suggests that the mere memory of an abandoned goal is so painful, it becomes a persistent ache in the heart. It speaks to the weight of unfulfilled potential and the emotional burden of paths not taken.
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