I could not withstand the splendor of foreign wisdom; my eyes hold the kohl of Medina and Najaf.

This couplet is a powerful declaration of identity and spiritual resilience. The poet suggests that the dazzling display of foreign knowledge or worldly wisdom ('Jalwa-e-Danish-e-Farang') could not shake the core of his being. Why? Because the 'kohl' (surma) in his eyes is not just makeup; it is the sacred dust of Medina and Najaf—two of Islam's most revered holy sites. It implies that his spiritual roots are deeper and more potent than any worldly illusion.