क़नाअत न कर आलम-ए-रंग-ओ-बू पर चमन और भी आशियाँ और भी हैं
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning

Do not be content with the world of color and fragrance; there are other gardens and other abodes.

Explanation

This couplet is a powerful reminder against settling for less than what you deserve. Allama Iqbal advises us not to be content with the temporary beauty and fragrance of this world. The message is clear: this world (the 'alam-e-rang-o-boo') is vast, and there are many more gardens and many more shelters waiting for us! Never lose hope, because life's true beauty extends far beyond what meets the eye.

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