केतन दिन ऐसे गए , अन रुचे का नेह। अवसर बोवे उपजे नहीं , जो नहीं बरसे मेह॥ 133॥
— Kabir
Meaning
The Shayar says that the days passed like this, with uncontained affection. Opportunities do not sprout where they are not sown, nor does rain fall where it is not called.
Explanation
This couplet speaks profoundly about the transience of time and the necessity of action. The Shayar suggests that time flows relentlessly, and even uncontained affection eventually fades. The core metaphor here is that opportunities do not materialize magically; just as seeds must be sown to yield a harvest, and rain must fall to quench thirst, results require effort. Kabir reminds us that our destiny is largely shaped by our own actions and efforts.
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