Sanskrit · noun · Faith & Sacred History
Naya-Shiwala
नया शिवाला
said na-YA shi-VAA-la
also written: naya shiwala, naya shivala, naya-shivala
Meaning
The New Temple; Iqbal's image of a shared house of worship transcending Hindu-Muslim division.
How Iqbal uses it
The closing summons of Naya Shiwala — to raise a temple higher than every other — calls for a sanctuary of love above all sect and creed.
See it in the verse
Naya-Shiwala in Iqbal’s couplets
Dayar-e-ishq mein apna maqam paida kar
Naya zamana, naye subh-o-sham paida kar
Naya zamana, naye subh-o-sham paida kar
In the realm of love, create your own standing — bring a new age into being, new mornings and new evenings of your own.
Aspiration · Action · Love
Kabhi jo aawara-e-junun the vo bastiyon mein phir aa basenge
Barahna-paai vahi rahegi magar naya khaarzaar hoga
Barahna-paai vahi rahegi magar naya khaarzaar hoga
Those who once wandered in the wilderness of passion will come back and settle in the towns; the bare feet will be the same, but the field of thorns will be new.
Adversity · Restlessness · Courage