उतते कोई न आवई , पासू पूछूँ धाय। इतने ही सब जात है , भार लदाय लदाय॥
— Kabir
Meaning

No one comes out, I ask the stray calf. Such is the whole life, carrying burden by burden.

Explanation

Kabir suggests that life is characterized by constant, unseen burdens. The inability to find companionship or fulfillment, symbolized by the calf, suggests a deep sense of loneliness. This couplet emphasizes the cumulative weight of worldly expectations and duties, teaching us acceptance of life's inherent struggles.

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