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Allama Iqbal

1877–1938. Philosopher-poet. His concept of Khudi — selfhood — shaped a generation's intellectual identity.

Allama Iqbal

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Anatta.

'iqbāl' bhī 'iqbāl' se āgāh nahīñ hai

Self

Parvaaz.

dil se jo baat nikaltī hai asar rakhtī hai

Flight

Sitāre.

sitāroñ se aage jahāñ aur bhī haiñ

Aspiration

Ḳhudī.

ḳhudī ko kar buland itnā ki har taqdīr se pahle

Selfhood