વળી છૂટું તેનું છોકરું, ફરે તેને ચૉફેર; નટડી નાચે છે. જન અણજાણ્યા જાણે નહિ, ખેલ કર્યો શી પેર; નટડી નાચે છે.
— Dalpatram
Meaning

Once its child is set free, it circles all around, while the acrobat continues to dance. Unknowing people do not understand the profound nature of the feat performed by the acrobat.

Explanation

This couplet portrays a skilled performer, a "natadi," who dances captivatingly. Her child, once freed, gracefully circles around her. The verse reveals that onlookers, unaware of the subtle artistry and hidden mechanisms, often fail to comprehend the true nature of this intriguing performance. It suggests that what appears to be a straightforward act holds a deeper trick or a complex interplay that remains a mystery to those who merely observe superficially. It’s a gentle reminder that life's elaborate 'shows' often conceal profound depths and cleverness beyond our immediate understanding.

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