sherKuch Alfaaz
nahin tera nasheman qasr-e-sultani ke gumbad par tu shahin hai basera kar pahadon ki chatanon men iqbal addresses the “shaheen” as a symbol of a high-spirited, self-reliant person. the royal dome stands for comfort, dependence, and living under power’s shadow, while mountain cliffs suggest hard struggle, height, and freedom. the couplet urges one to reject easy patronage and choose a life of dignity and lofty ambition. its emotional core is pride in independence and courage to live by one’s own standards.
