III-III
Among nations
large she holds a place great,
That race is the leader of both worlds’ fate.
From her novel acts, new miracles breed,
To dream and weaken is banned in her creed.1
1.
Literal version of Line 3 and 4 is as follows Here Iqbal is condemning Sukr’ or
stupor.
He makes new things and gives new thoughts,
To him is banned to dream and rot.