Taza Phir Danish-e-hazir Ne Kiya Sehar-e-qadim — Allama Iqbal

ताज़ा फिर दानिश-ए-हाज़िर ने किया सेहर-ए-क़दीम गुज़र इस अहद में मुमकिन नहीं बे-चोब-ए-कलीम
— Allama Iqbal

Meaning

The fresh wisdom of the present has made the dawn of antiquity impossible to pass through in this era without the pen of the poet.

Explanation

This profound couplet speaks about the cyclical nature of knowledge and revelation. Allama Iqbal suggests that even the wisdom of the present day is constantly echoing the eternal truths of the past. It’s a reminder that modernity cannot exist in a vacuum; it must be guided by timeless principles. The second line is a powerful declaration: in this era, one cannot simply pass by without acknowledging the guiding light of the Divine Word. It’s a call to continuous spiritual awareness.

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