Someone should ask what loss it causes the preacher if that Self-Sufficient God bestows His grace even upon someone who lacks good deeds.
Here, the poet takes a witty and profound swipe at the self-righteous preacher who loves gatekeeping paradise. The verse contrasts the boundless, unconditional mercy of God—the truly 'Self-Sufficient' (Be-Niyaz)—with the petty, transactional mindset of religious puritans. It asks a beautifully simple question: if God's grace is infinite and He chooses to forgive an imperfect soul, what does it cost the preacher to let divine compassion flow freely?
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