अगर होता वो 'मजज़ूब'-ए-फ़रंगी इस ज़माने में
तो 'इक़बाल' उस को समझाता मक़ाम-ए-किबरिया क्या है
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning
If he were a 'Majzoob'-e-Farangi in this age, 'Iqbal' would make him understand the station of greatness.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound commentary on cultural identity and intellectual stature. Allama Iqbal suggests that if a person, heavily influenced by Western culture ('Farangi'), were present in our time, he would guide him to understand the true magnitude and dignity—the 'Maqam-e-Kibriya'—that lies within our own heritage. It's a call to remember self-respect and cultural depth, rather than merely imitating foreign trends.
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