The one who left the desert and overturned the kingdom of Roma, I have heard from the sacred ones that those lions will be alert again.

This powerful couplet is a declaration of self-renewal and revival. Allama Iqbal uses the historical example of conquering Rome—a monumental feat—to symbolize a profound personal transformation. He is stating that just as great empires can fall, he too possesses the inner strength and divine support ('qudasiyon') to rise from any apparent weakness. It's a call to remember one's own potential and inherent greatness!