Dil O Nazar Ka Safina Sanbhal Kar Le Ja — Allama Iqbal
दिल ओ नज़र का सफ़ीना सँभाल कर ले जा
मह ओ सितारा हैं बहर-ए-वजूद में गिर्दाब
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
Take care of the vessel of the heart and the gaze, for the ocean of existence is a whirlpool of moon and stars.
Explanation
This profound couplet is a warning, a cautionary tale about the perilous journey of the heart and the gaze. The 'safaana' (boat) of the heart and eyes must be handled with extreme care. Why? Because existence itself—the 'bahr-e-wujood'—is a massive whirlpool, swirling with the lights of the moon and stars. It suggests that emotional life is inherently turbulent and requires utmost vigilance.
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