ઘેલી બની મસ્ત ન નાથ ચાંપ્યો, લહાવો ન લીધો ઋતુનાં સુખોનો. સેતાર સારંગી મૃદંગ ચંગ, કાને વીણા સાંભળું ના ઉમંગ;
— Narmad
Meaning

Foolishly lost, I did not embrace my beloved, nor did I enjoy the pleasures of the season. Now, even when I hear instruments like sitar, sarangi, mridang, chang, and veena, I find no joy.

Explanation

This couplet expresses a deep sense of regret. The speaker laments becoming foolish or lost in thought, leading to missed opportunities to truly embrace their beloved with passion and enjoy the simple pleasures each season offers. It's a poignant reflection on not living in the moment. Now, even the beautiful sounds of various musical instruments like the sitar, sarangi, mridang, chang, and veena fail to bring any joy or enthusiasm to their ears. The heart is so heavy with past regrets that even the most delightful music cannot lift the spirit.

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