સાંજ વેળા મારી ગાવડી ઘોળી આવીશ દોટાદોટ; ગોંદરે ઊભીને વાટ જોતી બેની માંડશે છૂટાછૂટ. – મારે...
— Jhaverchand Meghani
Meaning

At twilight, my dear cow, you will come home racing quickly. My sister, standing and waiting at the village common, will then cast away all her worries.

Explanation

This beautiful couplet paints a heartwarming picture of a village evening. It speaks of a white cow returning home briskly as dusk settles. The affection for the animal is clear. At the village common, eagerly awaiting its arrival, stands the sister. Her excitement is palpable as she gets ready to untie the cow, perhaps to lead it home or give it personal care. It captures a moment of simple joy, connection, and the deep bond between humans, animals, and family in rural life. The scene is filled with a sense of anticipation and the comforting routine of daily life.

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