Human life is very rare and is not obtained repeatedly. Just as a leaf falls from a tree, it does not reattach itself.
Kabir emphasizes that a human life is an extremely precious gift, something that cannot be attained repeatedly. He draws a profound parallel by comparing life to a leaf falling from a tree, which, once detached, never reattaches itself. Through this metaphor, Kabir urges us to live our present existence with deep awareness and purpose. He reminds us that this life is a singular, invaluable opportunity we must maximize.
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