Aql Ayyar Hai Sau Bhes Bana Leti Hai — Allama Iqbal
Meaning
The clever mind is fickle and takes many disguises, but love is poor; it is neither a scholar, nor a saint, nor a physician.
Explanation
This powerful couplet speaks to the unpredictable nature of both the human mind and the heart. The poet suggests that intellect (Aql) is mischievous, constantly changing its guise. But love (Ishq)... love defies all definitions. It cannot be confined by religious dogma (Mulla), nor controlled by ascetic discipline (Zahid), nor understood by mere science (Hakim). It is a force that operates beyond logic!
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