જાણીશું જેવી જીવ જાન રે, નવલા વેવાઈ; સાચવશું જેમ ફુલ પાન રે, નવલા વેવાઈ.
— Dalpatram
Meaning

O new in-laws, we will cherish you as our very life and soul. We will safeguard you as tender flower and leaf.

Explanation

This couplet is a heartfelt welcome to new in-laws. It beautifully expresses a promise to cherish and care for them deeply. The lines say, "We will know them as dear as our own life, O new in-laws; We will protect them like delicate flowers and leaves, O new in-laws." It signifies treating the new family members with immense love, respect, and tenderness, just like one would safeguard their own life or preserve the most fragile blossoms. It's a warm assurance of a loving and protective relationship, inviting them into the family with open arms and a commitment to their well-being.

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