What was the irony of saheb a alam name
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This question is based on the chapter 'Lost Spring' by Anees Jung.
In the chapter, Saheb was a poor ragpicker. The name Saheb-e-Alam is ironical because it means 'The Lord Of The Universe' in a literal sense. This is in complete contrast to Saheb's profession of ragpicking.
The following lines from the story provide the answer :
'After months of knowing him, I ask him his name. “Saheb-e-Alam,” he announces. He does not know what it means. If he knew its meaning — lord of the universe — he would have a hard time believing it. Unaware of what his name represents, he roams the streets with his friends, an army of barefoot boys who appear like the morning birds and disappear at noon. Over the months, I have come to recognise each of them.'