Going to Makkah is not the ultimate thing, even if hundreds of prayers are offered.
Bulleh Shah satirizes the misplaced focus of people. The Shayar suggests that the conversations circulating are not about sacred matters or the blessed journey to Mecca. Instead, they are drawing attention to something far more mundane—a 'Friday of the sow.' This brilliant couplet is a gentle critique of society, reminding us that people often prioritize trivial gossip and superficial matters over spiritual or profound truths.
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