रह-ए-वफ़ा को न छोड़ा वो अंदलीब हूँ मैं छुटा क़फ़स से तो पर्वाज़ की चमन की तरफ़
— Nazm Tabatabai
Meaning

I am that nightingale who never abandoned the path of loyalty; the moment I was freed from the cage, I flew straight towards the garden.

Explanation

Here, the poet compares themselves to a nightingale whose devotion could not be broken by the cruelty of confinement. The moment it breaks free from the cage, it doesn't wander off seeking easy comfort; its first and only instinct is to fly straight back to its beloved garden. It is a tender reflection on unconditional love, showing that no matter how long the soul is kept away, its heart remains anchored to where it truly belongs.

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