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
Zamane ke andaz badle gaye
Naya raag hai saaz badle gaye
Naya raag hai saaz badle gaye
The ways of the age have changed; the tune is new, the instruments have changed.
Awakening · Action · Restlessness
Suni padi hui hai muddat se dil ki basti
Aa ik naya shiwala is des mein bana den
Aa ik naya shiwala is des mein bana den
The dwelling of the heart has lain desolate for ages — come, let us build a new temple in this land.
Unity · Hope · 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