O heart, know gently that everything happens slowly. Just as a gardener waters a hundred pots, the fruit only appears when the season arrives.
Kabir offers a profound lesson in patience, advising that everything unfolds in its own time. The metaphor of the gardener watering a hundred pots perfectly illustrates that sheer effort (watering) is insufficient; timing (the season) is the crucial element for fruition. Kabir urges us to trust the natural rhythm of life and avoid the frustration of instant gratification.
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