Sakhtiyaan Karta Hoon Dil Par Ghair Se Ghaafil Hoon Main — Allama Iqbal
सख़्तियाँ करता हूँ दिल पर ग़ैर से ग़ाफ़िल हूँ मैं
हाए क्या अच्छी कही ज़ालिम हूँ मैं जाहिल हूँ मैं
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
I endure hardships on my heart, oblivious to others' presence. Oh, how well you spoke! I am cruel, I am ignorant.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the painful irony of self-deception. The poet admits to inflicting cruelty upon his own heart, yet he is oblivious to the damage he causes. Then, he turns to the listener, acknowledging the harsh truth in their words. He realizes, with a sigh, that he is both cruel and deeply ignorant. It is a powerful meditation on self-awareness.
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