تشریحTashreeh
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خودی کو کر بلند

Elevate the Self

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Bang-e-Dara
Shair 1

خودی کو کر بلند اتنا کہ ہر تقدیر سے پہلے

خدا بندے سے خود پوچھے بتا تیری رضا کیا ہے

Simple meaning

Iqbal says: Make yourself so great and strong that before God writes your fate, He Himself asks you — what do you want? This means a person should be so determined and self-developed that their will aligns with God's plan.

Shair 2

ہوئی نہ تیرے نصیب میں یوسف کی بادشاہی

تو اپنی خودی کو بھول گیا، یوسف کی طرح تو

Simple meaning

Iqbal is saying: You did not get the kingdom of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) because you forgot your own inner worth and self-awareness, just as Yusuf also faced trials but never lost his sense of self.

Shair 3

عقابی روح جب بیدار ہوتی ہے جوانوں میں

نظر آتی ہے ان کو اپنی منزل آسمانوں میں

Simple meaning

When the eagle-like spirit awakens in young people, they see their destination in the skies — meaning they aim high and dream of great achievements.

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