दिन तो खाय गमायो री, रैन गमाई सोय।
— Meera Bai
Meaning

I wasted the day eating, and lost the night in sleep.

Explanation

This couplet beautifully reflects on how we often let our days and nights slip away. It suggests that we spend our days simply eating and our nights just sleeping, without truly engaging in something more meaningful or purposeful. It's a gentle reminder to ponder how we're utilizing our precious time, encouraging us to seek deeper meaning beyond the basic necessities of life. It makes us think about making each moment count, rather than letting life pass us by in an endless cycle of routine.

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