If the tools of the craft are in the hands of the laborer, then what are there such differences in the paths of the beloved?

This powerful couplet by Allama Iqbal speaks to the difference between genuine creation and mere imitation. The poet suggests that if the art of creation is left to the hands of the common laborer, then even the most sublime or difficult path—the 'mountain path'—will only be traversed with predictable, superficial, or merely passionate steps. It’s a profound commentary on the need for true philosophy and mastery in life's journey.