Khirad bestowed upon me the gaze of a sage, and love taught me the tale of the wandering soul.

This profound couplet by Allama Iqbal speaks about the journey of knowledge. The poet suggests that while reason (ख़िरद) granted him the sight of divine truth—the 'divine gaze'—it was pure, intense love (इश्क़) that taught him the true stories. These stories aren't just tales; they are the narratives of the wandering soul, the 'rinda.' It beautifully illustrates that ultimate wisdom and spiritual insight are not found in books or logic, but in the lived experience of passionate devotion.