This blood is upon the spinning wheel, and also in our lap at night. Your delicate sitar is speaking breath by breath.

This couplet beautifully captures the enduring spirit of the spinning wheel, or 'charkha'. It evokes the intense dedication and sacrifices made for a cause, perhaps the freedom movement, likening them to 'blood on the spinning wheel'. Yet, these profound efforts are held close, 'in our lap', even during quiet nights. The 'fine star' mentioned is likely the charkha's persistent hum, or the subtle, guiding ideals it represents. It continuously whispers its powerful message, moment by moment, reminding everyone of the unwavering struggle and the path towards self-reliance and liberation.