छिन ही चढ़े छिन ही उतरे , सो तो प्रेम न होय। अघट प्रेम पिंजरे बसे , प्रेम कहावे

छिन ही चढ़े छिन ही उतरे , सो तो प्रेम न होय। अघट प्रेम पिंजरे बसे , प्रेम कहावे सोय॥

— Kabir

Meaning

Rising for a moment and falling for a moment is not love. Love resides in the cage of continuous devotion; love only speaks from there.

Explanation

Kabir suggests that love which is based on mere momentary excitement and ups and downs is not genuine love. True love resides in that continuous, unwavering devotion, much like love dwelling in a cage of dedication. This beautiful Shayari teaches us that emotions are fleeting, but the steadfastness of devotion is eternal.

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