ખેડુનાં, ખાણિયાનાં, ઉદ્યમવંતોનાં; રંકોનું રક્તપાન પી પીને પે'લવાન
— Jhaverchand Meghani
Meaning

Mighty individuals are formed by repeatedly drinking the blood of farmers, miners, the industrious, and the poor.

Explanation

This powerful couplet paints a stark picture of exploitation. It suggests that those who become mighty and powerful, often described as 'champions' or 'strongmen,' achieve their status by 'drinking the blood' of others. This isn't literal, but a vivid metaphor for exploiting the hard work of farmers, miners, and all industrious people. Essentially, it means they thrive by taking advantage of the poor and vulnerable, growing strong at their expense. It's a poignant reminder of how power can sometimes be built on the suffering and labor of the common person, highlighting the social injustice of such a system.

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