गंगा गयां गल मुकदी नहीं पावें सौ सौ ग़ोते खाईए
— Bulleh Shah
Meaning

The Ganges has no place to go, / The winds have scattered the leaves.

Explanation

Bulleh Shah paints a vivid picture of nature's raw power. The river Ganga, despite its grand presence, speaks only of its own current, not of broken promises. Similarly, the wind, which has consumed the little houses, reminds us that life's promises are ephemeral. This Shayar teaches us that we should not attach our hopes to anything that is temporary or easily swept away by time.

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