Drowning in your own heart, find the clue of life; if you cannot be mine, at least be yourself.

This profound couplet is a call for radical self-reliance. Allama Iqbal tells us that the path to understanding life's purpose (suraagh-e-zindagi) is not found outside, but by delving deep into the depths of one's own heart and mind. The second line delivers the core message: if someone cannot accept you for who you are, then you must not only reject them but must first firmly establish your own identity. It is a powerful anthem of self-worth.