છે દુશ્મનો લાખો ભુલાવા રાહને, દુશ્મન બનાવી યાર અંજાયો, સનમ!
— Kalapi
Meaning

There are millions of enemies to lead me astray from the path. But having turned my friend into an enemy, I myself was bewildered, O beloved!

Explanation

This couplet beautifully expresses a profound truth about life's challenges. It tells us that countless enemies exist, constantly trying to divert us from our true path. They aim to mislead and confuse us. However, the poet's heart aches not from these obvious adversaries. Instead, the real sorrow, the ultimate deception, comes when someone we considered a dear friend turns into an enemy. The unexpected betrayal from a trusted companion is far more disorienting and painful than any threat from an open foe, leaving one feeling truly lost and heartbroken.

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