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Kaan khade karna

कान खड़े करना
Meaning

To become suddenly alert and attentive.

Literally: to stand the ears up

See it in the verse

Kaan khade karna in Iqbal’s couplets

Ho mera kaam ghareebon ki himayat karna
Dard-mandon se zaeefon se mohabbat karna
Let my work be to defend the poor — to love the suffering and the weak.
Justice · Humility · Love
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