हरि तुम बहुत अनुग्रह कीन्हों । साधन-धाम बिबुध-दुर्लभ तनु मोहि कृपा करि दीन्हों ॥
— Tulsidas
Meaning

O Lord, You have showered immense grace upon me. Out of Your mercy, You have granted me this human body, which is the abode of spiritual practice and rare even for the gods.

Explanation

In these heartfelt lines, the devotee expresses deep gratitude to God, saying, O Lord, you have showered immense grace upon me. By your mercy, you blessed me with this human form, which is an abode for spiritual practice and so rare that even celestial beings yearn for it. According to Indian spiritual wisdom, human birth is an extraordinary gift because only through it can one consciously seek truth, perform selfless deeds, and attain liberation. The couplet warmly reminds us not to take this precious life for granted. Instead, we should cherish every breath, realize our divine purpose, and walk the path of goodness and devotion.

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