ચંપાંબાઈને સાસરે વળાવતાં; માતા કનકાવતી વદે વેણરે; દીલડાહી દીકરી, પરણીને પિયરથી પધારિયાં;
— Dalpatram
Meaning

As Champabai was sent to her in-laws' abode, Mother Kanakavati uttered these words: 'My wise-hearted daughter, now having wed, you depart from your cherished parental home.'

Explanation

This couplet beautifully captures a poignant moment from a traditional Indian wedding. It describes the emotional farewell as Champabai prepares to leave her parental home for her in-laws. Her mother, Kanakavati, addresses her as 'wise daughter,' speaking words filled with love and a touch of melancholy. It's a universal scene reflecting a mother's heart as her beloved child embarks on a new chapter, leaving the familiar comfort of her childhood home after marriage. The lines convey the deep bond and the bittersweet reality of a daughter's departure, marking a significant transition in her life.

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