वही मेरी कम-नसीबी वही तेरी बे-नियाज़ी मिरे काम कुछ न आया ये कमाल-ए-नै-नवाज़ी
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning

The misfortune that is mine, the lack of grace that is yours; my efforts found no success, this wonder of your favor.

Explanation

This profound couplet by Allama Iqbal speaks to the painful irony of love and misunderstanding. The poet suggests that his own perceived bad luck (kam-naseebi) is merely a reflection of the beloved's careless or reckless nature (be-niyazi). He realizes that the extraordinary display or 'magic' (kamaal-e-nawazi) that was shown to him was ultimately useless, bringing him no benefit. It is a powerful commentary on how external grace can sometimes mask internal flaws.

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