इसी कश्मकश में गुज़रीं मिरी ज़िंदगी की रातें कभी सोज़-ओ-साज़-ए-'रूमी' कभी पेच-ओ-ताब-ए-'राज़ी'
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning

In this dilemma, the nights of my life passed, sometimes the burning passion of 'Rumi', and sometimes the intricate charm of 'Razi'.

Explanation

This couplet beautifully captures the complex emotional journey of life. The poet suggests that his nights were spent in a state of profound dilemma (kashmakash). His experiences swung wildly, sometimes carrying the intense, burning passion (saz-o-saaz) of Rumi, and at other times, the intricate, mysterious charm (pech-o-taab) of Razi. It speaks to the multifaceted nature of love and life itself.

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