दाम में बुल-हवस के आया नईं क्यूँ कि ये बाज़ आश्यानी है
— Shakir Naji
Meaning

This falcon did not fall into the trap of the greedy hunter, because it remains true and attached to its own nest.

Explanation

The poet compares the noble soul to a regal falcon that refuses to fall into the snare of a shallow, greedy hunter. Worldly lusts and petty temptations try to trap it, but this majestic bird is devoted to its lofty nest and knows its true worth. It is a warm reminder of self-respect, celebrating how inner purity and higher purpose keep us safe from the fleeting traps of the world.

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