A single contrarian with a spine of steel can flip history on its head. Iqbal wasn’t here to play nice — he called out the angrez tyranny, then turned around and slapped a whole sleeping nation awake with his words. His works i.e. Bang-e-Dra and Bal-e-Jibril weren’t just poetry ; they were verbal grenades lobbed at apathy, reminding people that freedom doesn’t show up politely — it’s dragged into existence by those brave enough to piss off the status quo.
I have dedicated 2 designs to Allama Iqbal, First the Manzil :
Deduction: The Story Behind the Design
Right under the neckline, we dropped an Iqbal verse that slaps harder than your Monday morning alarm:
Manzil se aagay barh ke manzil talaash kar,
Mil jaaye tujhe dariya toh samandar talaash kar.
Sounds like the same old “keep striving” Instagram-poster wisdom, right? Wrong.
Iqbal wasn’t talking about getting rich, buying Lambos, or flexing on the broke boys on TikTok. In Asrar-e-Khudi, Iqbal reveals something far more profound: the strengthening of the Self — the soul, the essence of who you are — is the very purpose of life. Not just a purpose. The purpose.
Iqbal urges us to transcend mediocrity, to acquire wisdom, strength, and greatness — not as trophies, but as the natural fulfillment of existence. On the bottom left of the design, mushrooms rise among tidal waves.
The mushrooms represent introspection — a journey inward. Psychedelic mushrooms, often associated with deep “trips,” are symbolic of exploring the subconscious, confronting trauma, and uncovering the beliefs that shape us. True growth begins here: in the quiet, raw corners of your mind.
The tidal waves, in stark contrast, represent action. Loud. Bold. Unapologetic. Growth is not just an inner journey — it demands movement, impact, and courage.And then, on the right side, stands the peacock — poised, elegant, a reminder of how we should carry ourselves through this journey. Strength without grace is chaos; introspection without action is stagnation.
Together, these elements tell a story :
To become your highest self, you must look inward, act boldly, and carry yourself with elegance. This is the story of our Manzil Tee. It's not just a design, if you look closely, it shows the meaning of life and the way of living it!
