Bazm-e-hasti Apni Araish Pe Tu Naazaan Na Ho — Allama Iqbal
Meaning
In the splendor of existence, do not be so shy with your adornments; you are merely a picture in the gathering, and I am the entire gathering.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the dynamic relationship between the self and the beloved. The poet suggests that the beloved should not showcase their beauty in the gathering, because the poet himself constitutes the entire 'mehfil' or atmosphere. It's a declaration of self-worth and emotional depth—the poet's presence is so overwhelming and complete that the beloved's mere appearance becomes superfluous. A powerful statement of poetic confidence.
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