रहे न 'ऐबक' ओ 'ग़ौरी' के मारके बाक़ी
हमेशा ताज़ा ओ शीरीं है नग़्मा-ए-'ख़ुसरौ'
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
Oh 'Aibak', oh 'Gauri', nothing remains after you strike, the melody of 'Khusrau' is always fresh and sweet.
Explanation
This beautiful couplet speaks about the enduring nature of art and emotion. The poet suggests that even if the beloved ('Gauri') and the lover ('Aibak') are gone, the melody of the poet Khusrau remains fresh and sweet forever. It’s a powerful statement that true beauty, whether in art or memory, transcends the physical presence of the people involved.
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