उसी तिलिस्म-ए-कुहन में असीर है आदम
बग़ल में उस की हैं अब तक बुतान-ए-अहद-ए-अतीक़
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
Adam is still captive in that old, spell-like enchantment, and by his side, the glory of the ancient promise still resides.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks of the human condition—our captivity within the illusions of the material world, the 'tilism-e-kuhan.' Yet, even while trapped, the poet reminds us that the eternal covenant, the promise of truth, remains steadfastly by our side. It suggests that although we are momentarily bound by worldly drama, the divine promise and ultimate reality are always present, guiding us back to the light. It is a message of hope amidst the deepest despair.
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