એને સીંચણ તેલ-કચોળાં નવ કોઈ બહેની લાવીઃ કોઈના લાડકવાયાની
— Jhaverchand Meghani
Meaning

No sister came with bowls of oil to anoint someone's beloved child.

Explanation

This couplet paints a poignant picture of a child who lacks the tender care usually showered by family. It speaks of a beloved child, a 'ladakvaya,' for whom no sister came forward with the customary bowl of oil to anoint them. In many cultures, sisters or female relatives perform such rituals of anointing, a symbol of affection, blessing, and nurturing. The lines beautifully highlight a sense of loneliness or neglect, emphasizing that despite being someone's cherished one, this child is deprived of simple, loving gestures, perhaps signifying a deeper sorrow or abandonment. It evokes empathy for a child missing the warmth of familial bonds.

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