خودی کو کر بلند اتنا کہ ہر تقدیر سے پہلے
This poem by Allama Iqbal emphasizes the importance of self-realization and empowerment. The first couplet suggests that one should elevate their self-esteem and consciousness to such a level that even God would seek their opinion before determining their fate. It reflects the idea of taking control of one's destiny through self-awareness and personal growth. The second couplet advises against despair, promising that light and hope are omnipresent. It further encourages self-discovery, implying that once an individual truly understands their own potential, the world will recognize and respect them. Iqbal's message is one of optimism and self-empowerment, urging individuals to strive for greatness and self-knowledge.
| Word | In Urdu | In English | Pron. |
|---|---|---|---|
| خودی | خود شناسی | self-awareness | khudii |
| کو | کے لئے | to | ko |
| کر | کرو | do | kar |
| بلند | اونچا | high | buland |
| اتنا | اتنی حد تک | so much | itna |
| کہ | تاکہ | so that | ke |
| ہر | تمام | every | har |
| تقدیر | قسمت | destiny | taqdeer |
| سے | کے ذریعے | from | se |
| پہلے | قبل | before | pehle |
| خدا | اللہ | God | khuda |
| بندے | انسان | human | bande |
| خود | اپنے طور پر | by oneself | khud |
| پوچھے | سوال کرے | asks | pooche |
| بتا | کہو | tell | bata |
| تیری | تمہاری | your | teri |
| رضا | خواہش | desire | raza |
| کیا | کیا ہے | what is | kya |
| ہے | ہے | exists | hai |
| نہ | مت | do not | na |
| ہو | بن جاؤ | be | ho |
| مایوس | ناامید | disheartened | mayus |
| اے | اے | hey | ae |
| دل | قلب | heart | dil |
| روشنی | نور | light | roshni |
| سو | طرف | everywhere | su |
| ملے | حاصل ہو | found | mile |
| گی | ہوگی | will | gi |
| اگر | اگر | supposing | agar |
| تُو | تم | you | tu |
| پہچانے | سمجھے | recognize | pehchane |
| تو | پھر | then | to |
| دنیا | جہان | world | duniya |
| بھی | بھی | also | bhi |
| جھکے | جھک جائے | bow | jhuke |
Sir Muhammad Iqbal (1877–1938) was an Islamic philosopher and poet, considered one of the greatest Urdu poets of the 20th century. His vision for the Muslims of British India played a significant role in the Pakistan Movement. He was born in Sialkot, studied in Europe, and is renowned for his poetic works like 'Asrar-e-Khudi' and 'Bang-e-Dara'.
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