De Duaa Vaadii-e-pur-khaar-e-junuun Ko Har Gaam — Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq
Meaning
At every step, bless the thorn-filled valley of frenzy, for no one else could have so fittingly rewarded this blistered wandering of yours.
Explanation
The poet speaks to himself with gentle gratitude. He says you should bless that thorn-filled valley of passion with every step you take. Why? Because it was that difficult, painful path that gave your blistered feet their worth and recognition. The thorns that wounded you were actually the very thing that honoured your journey. Without the struggle and the pain of walking barefoot through that wild terrain of madness and love, your efforts would have gone unnoticed. So instead of complaining about the hardship, be thankful for it. The suffering gave meaning and praise to your passionate pursuit. In short, the difficulties we face often become the source of our true recognition and worth.
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