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कोटि क्रम पेलै पलक मैं, जे रंचक आवै नाउँ I
अनेक जुग जो पुन्नि करै, नहीं राम बिन ठाउँ II

"Kabir says, the consequences of our actions in past lives is the Prarabdha Karma.No one can escape it. Prarabdha is like an arrow, that has left the bow. Nothing can stop it from striking the target. But Japa or meditative repetition of God's name minimises it's intensity. It is like the case of a man who is destined to lose his leg, but instead suffers only from the prick of a thorn in his foot.
Humanity is in a profound state of spiritual ignorance and consequent suffering in the present age.The humble practice of repeating God's name is the only way to reach the goal of God-realization in Kali Yuga.
The glory of 'Ramnam' cannot be established through reasoning and intellect. It can be experienced or realized only through devotion, faith and constant repetition of His Name."

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क्षमा बडे न को उचित है, छोटे को उत्पात I
कहा विष्णू का घटि गया, जो भृगु मारी लात II

For many of us, "Forgiveness" is a big scary word. Whether we’re seeking it or giving it, it can be a hard thing to come by. It is a decision to let go of bitterness and resentment towards another person or situation, for when you change the direction of your focus, the direction of your life changes too.
Holding on to anger or grudges will not bring justice to the other person nor will it hold them accountable for their wrong doing. The grief and pain only affects you. Holding on does not give you power – it leaves you powerless.
It’s important to forgive others, not because they deserve your forgiveness, but because you deserve peace. You deserve to feel renewed and healed; and you will. Forgiveness isn’t about changing the past, it’s about changing the future. 

"Kabir says, the illustrious Sage Bhrigu tested the tolerance of the Supreme Lord Vishnu by purposely kicking His chest. When Bhrigu arrived at Lord Vishnu’s abode, Lord Vishnu was fast asleep. The Sage tried to awaken Him up, but Lord was in deep sleep. Bhrigu kicked Lord Vishnu extremely hard right on his chest so as to try and trigger His temper too. Lord Vishnu woke up and immediately touched Bhrigu’s feet enquiring if the Sage had hurt his feet while kicking him. The Sage realized that Lord Vishnu’s humility definitely merited him as the greatest, the Supreme. No wonder it is said, to err is human, to forgive is divine."

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कबीर राम रिझाइ लै, मुखि अमृत गुण गाइ I
फूटा नग ज्यों जोड़ि मन, संधिहि संधि मिलाइ II

"Kabir says, Amrit implies immortality. There is only one Amrit! And it is none other than God's name, for those who remain absorbed in His name  transcend the mundane existence regardless of differences. It is like the goldsmith joining the distinct pieces into a new whole by fusion. In other words, the ultimate objective is merging the individuality into the supreme essence to become one."

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राजपाट धन पायके, क्यों करता अभिमान I
पडोसी की जो दशा, सो अपनी जान II

" Kabir says, a vain man who is excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc craves the grandeur and pomp of a vain-glorious life; this includes thirst after honour and applause. The things of the world however quickly fade and die away. 
In the final reckoning, nothing in this world belongs to us. So what makes us so proud? Whatever wealth we accumulate during our lifetime should be used for the benefit of others. The tree in the forest is not proud of its products. Instead it freely gives its produce to the birds, animals, insects and man. It is only a man who is vain, who loves to boast and show off his worldly possessions to others. Ultimately, however, he has to leave everything behind, while his body is left to burn or decay. To be proud is to be foolish. To be humble is to be wise."

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फुलवा भार न ले सके, कहे सखियन सो रोय I
जो जो भिजे कामरी, त्यो त्यो भारी होय II

Being detached—not being without emotion or feeling, but being one in whom feeling is not sticky or blocked, and through whom the experiences of the world pass like the reflections of birds flying over water.

"Kabir says, we are so delicate, that weight of even a flower is too much to bear! Still, we get involved in life and become heavy like a drenched blanket. The problem is not with life; the problem is when we start getting entangled in it. Attachment is the problem. How large or small that attachment is, makes no difference."

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सतगुरु शब्द कमान ले, बाहन लागे तीर I
एक जु बाहा प्रीति सों, भीतर बिंधा शरीर II

"Kabir says, Sadguru is a beacon of enlightenment, guiding us from the shadows of ignorance to the dawn of knowledge. He sows the seeds of growth, leading us towards self-realisation, and liberating us from the worldly constraints of body and mind. He awakens our own deeper being, which is God itself.The arrows of his wisdom tear the veil of ignorance allowing us to see through it that the true purpose of this rare human birth is not simply to exist but the quest of our true self."

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कबीर औंधि खोपड़ी, कबहुॅं धापै नाहि I
तीन लोक की सम्पदा, का आबै घर माहि II

Do not collect anything: Power, money, prestige, worldly possessions etc. Do not concentrate on accumulating. If you do not concentrate, you are ready to die at some point because there is nothing to lose. Fear of death is not the fear of death, the fear of death comes from the accumulation of life. Then you have too much to lose. You cling to it. 
Even if all the wealth of the three worlds comes, the longing for more never ceases. 

"Kabir says, beyond the belief that something can be lost, there is nothing to lose."

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धीरे धीरे रे मना, धीरे सब कुछ होय I
माली सींचे सौ घडा, रितू आए फल होय II

The expression "all in due time" is a calming reassurance that things will happen when the time is right. It advocates for patience and suggests that certain events or outcomes have a destined moment to occur. In others words to comfort or remind oneself not to rush things or become overly anxious about a situation. Timing plays a pivotal role in events and outcomes.
Patience is not just waiting but trusting in the process. The wiser we become in life, the more mature we become, the more we get patient. We finally understand that forcing things is not helping us; as in nature, everything unfolds at its own pace.

"Kabir says, we all know that it takes time and patience for seeds to sprout into saplings. We need to water them, nurture them and wait. Gradually it grows into a tree and bear fruits in it's season. Excessive watering will not hasten the growth rather ruin the process. Same goes in our life. So be patient."

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ये दुनिया दो रोज की, मत कर यासो हेत I 

गुरु चरनन चित लाइये, जो पुराण सुख हेत II

"Kabir says, waste not this rare human birth chasing frivolous material pursuits because nothing lasts forever. Instead one must seek the Guru who, by the collyrium-rod of Knowledge, opens the eyes of those who are rendered blind by the darkness of ignorance."

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जहां बाज बासा करै, पंछी रहै ना और I
जा घट प्रेम परगट भया, नाहि करम को थौर II

 Light’ and ‘darkness’ are antithetic and opposite, and cannot co-exist. Likewise, Faith in God’s Existence is antithetic and contradictory to the ‘Egoistic Conception’ of ‘I’, ‘Me’ and ‘Mine’.
"Kabir says, just like a falcon bird tends to be solitary, the divine virtues and falsehood cannot coexist."

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चादर ओढ शंका मत करियो
दो दिन तुमको दीनी
मूरख लोग भेद नही जाने
दिन दिन मैली कीनी II

When our time inevitably leads us back to the earth, the riches we amassed, the possessions we cherished, and the products we acquired will hold no sway. 
What endures beyond our earthly journey is the legacy of compassion we leave behind, the kindness we extended, the love we shared, and the respect we bestowed upon others. 
In our existence, it is not the material wealth that defines our worth, but rather the depth of our humanity and the imprint of our benevolence upon the lives of those we touched.  
Therefore, invest in the currency of empathy, generosity, and integrity, for in the final measure, it is the richness of our character that transcends the passage of time.

"Kabir says, like a worn sheet, the human body is bound to wither as time goes by and therefore cannot be taken for granted. God Almighty has loaned it to us just for few days. We however forget that when our time on earth is done, money or material things will not matter. But the love, time and kindness we have given others will shine and live on forever."

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मोको कहाँ ढूँढे बंदे, मै तो तेरे पास में I
कहै कबीर सुनो भई साधो, मै तो हूँ विश्वास में II

It's not that God is only inside. He is also outside, equally - All-knowing and All-powerful - omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent. As God is beyond words and beyond the mind, without realising Him inside, He cannot be realised outside. From there the search can expand without. Seeing God in all things (including within) and knowing all beings as one's own Self is truly His Realisation.

"Kabir says, Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times."

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काया खेत किसान मन, पाप पुन्न दो बीव I
बोया लूनै आपना, कसकै जीव II

"Kabir says, body is the farmland while the mind is the farmer. The sinful deeds (Paap) and pious acts (Punya) are the seeds. According to traditional understanding, Paap and Punya are ‘demerits’ and ‘merits’ earned through bad and good karma respectively. Whenever we engage in actions that are wrong for some reason, we acquire demerit (Paap), and that leads us to negative consequences—pain and suffering; and when we do good deeds, we earn merits (Punya), which in turn leads us to favourable consequences—happiness and satisfaction. This is the entire karmik philosophy in a nutshell.
Our life is shaped by our mind. We become what we think. Suffering follows an evil thought as the wheels of a cart follow the oxen that draw it. On the other hand joy follows a pure thought like a shadow that never leaves.
What you sow, so you reap’ encapsulates the essence of karma, suggesting that the actions we take in life, whether positive or negative, bear consequences that manifest in our experiences."

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चलती चक्की देख के, दिया कबीरा रोये I
दो पाटन के बीच में, साबुत बचा न कोए II

In this composition Kabir uses the analogy of a pair of flat grinding stones used for grinding grain for the duality we live in. Just like the grain is crushed  between the grinding stones, everyone is subjected to the play of opposites such as gain and loss, good and bad, pleasure and pain, life and  death without exception. Whoever enters this duality is crushed. The friction between the stones crush the grain into smaller pieces ultimately turning it into flour. Man subjected to trials of life is no exception too. In other words we get so much involved in the stuggle for survival that we forget the true purpose for which we were born human. People spend their whole life chasing material possessions, least bothered about the spiritual progress, for in the end none of the material possessions are of any use. It is only the spiritual growth that transcends the limits of the material world."

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जिहवा में अमृत बसै, जो कोई जाने बोल I
बिष बासूकी का उतरै, जिहवा तानै हिलोल II

By advocating for endearing and welcomed speech, Kabir is encouraging us to use our words as a force for good, to promote harmony, and to create a more compassionate and understanding world. He reminds us that our words are not just empty sounds but rather reflections of our inner state and the intentions we hold towards others.
In essence, it is Kabir's call to mindful communication, a reminder of the profound impact our words have on the world around us. It encourages us to use language with care, to choose kindness over harshness, and to strive to make our words a source of upliftment and inspiration for others.

"Kabir says, the amount of venom released by a snake is not much, but it can be extremely potent! Why should a small little slip of the tongue be so hard to just shake off? Because it is poisonous, and even if the other person isn't aware, its very purpose is to go straight to the heart and wound. A gentle tongue with its healing words can be a tree of life, or it can wound or destroy. A man who uses his tongue properly is a man who has his whole life under control. There is nectar in the tongue if one knows how to speak. We all end up eating the fruit of our words."

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मै जानू हरि दूर है, हरि हृदय भरपूर I
मानुस ढुँढहै बाहिरा, नियरै होकर दूर II

“You are immortal; you’ve existed 
for billions of years in different 
manifestations, because you are 
Life, and Life cannot die. 
You are in the trees, the 
butterflies, the fish, the air, 
the moon, the sun. Wherever you 
go, you are there, waiting for 
yourself.”

"Kabir says, God is near, even when He feels far away. The Lord is with you when you are with him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you."

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भक्त मरे क्या रोइये, जो अपने घर जाय I
रोइये साकट बपुरे, हाटों हाट बिकाय II

As long as one identifies with the body and the world of gross objects, there will be the constant fear of death and of losing one's possessions. Only the body-conscious person is afraid of death. 
The nature of the body is to die. Any object that can be seen with our material eyes is bound to perish; it's just a question of time. This is the nature of material objects. No denying that one feels pain upon the death of his love ones. But what Kabir is trying to tell us here is that our pain is due to our emotional attachments - more attachments, more the pain and suffering. The one who laments over the death does so because of attachment. For the Living-liberated however life and death, joy and sorrows, pain and pleasure, etc., are all mere a world-play because he is already dead to the phenomenal world. Kabir urges us to learn and practice the art of death before its too late, else nothing can save us from being subjected to the endless suffering of birth, death and rebirth."

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बूँद पडी जो समुद्र में, ताहि जाने सब कोय I
समुद्र समाना बूँद में, बूझै बिरला कोय II

"Kabir says, it is said that all individual souls are basically part of that one Supreme Soul and finally all merge into it. The Liberation entails annihilation of the soul’s false sense of individuality and realisation of its complete non-difference from God. The soul is compared to a drop of water and liberation to its merging into the vast ocean which represents the Supreme Soul (God). Thus, one’s mistaken sense of individuality is dissolved, and one merges into the all-pervading Supreme."

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कबीर नौबति आपनी, दिन दस लेहु बजाइ I
ए पुर पद्दन ए गली, बहुरि न देखहु आइ II

"Kabir says, life is too short to live for tomorrow. This moment is all you are promised. Appreciate the moments when you are in them. In a blink, they are but memories. To be born as a human being is no small privilege. You came alone to this world and shall depart alone. None will help you except what you have done here in this life. Your deeds will search you out and follow you as calves follow their mothers even in the midst of a big herd. Life is short and there are many obstacles to get over. Therefore, exert now with earnestness. Waste not precious time but utilise every moment of this rare human existence for God Realisation, the noblest of all endeavors."

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कबिरा माला मनहि की, और संसारी भीख।
माला फेरे हरि मिले, गले रहट के देख II

The remembrance of God's name is to be done with the tongue of thought and not by word of mouth. By telling beads on the rosary, it may give a mental satisfaction, but leads nowhere. Aeons have passed in telling beads, yet our minds changed not; So cast off the wooden beads and take to the mental ones. Let it be a bead of the mind that dawns an inward light. 

"Kabir says, we waste our entire life in performance of outer works of merits, but the soul finds no inlet. The veil within does not give way and soul remains without. We should therefore turn the bead of the mind, and it will act like a push-button giving an ingress of the soul to spiritual realms within. If God Realisation would come true just by telling the beads, so would it have been for the water wheel rotating with pots set around it's rim."

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मानुष करी बलवान नही, समय सब से बलवान I
काबे अर्जुन लुटीयो, वही धनुष वही बान II

The fate of an individual plays a big part in shaping individual's life. If an individual is meant to rise from rags to riches then fate pushes him in that direction. If he is destined to fall down from the peak then also it's fate that makes it come true. It all depends on karma of an individual or in other words Purushartha. To a believer of fate, luck controls the destiny while for a believer of Purushartha, hard work controls the destiny. Actually the reality is somewhere in the middle. Prarabdha and Purushartha are not on collision course but rather run parallel and meet at some point of the road. The hard work of today becomes the good fortune of tomorrow. The fate faced today maybe a result of bad deeds of yesterday. 

Kabir says, we are akin to puppets. The Time's hand may not be visible, but it is very much there. We cannot do even the smallest thing, unless Time wills it. The great warrior Arjuna lost to  tribesmen dwelling in forest using the same quiver and arrows he used to defeat mighty warriors. Some things in life are beyond our control, for the fate reigns supreme on the individual. Its wise to accept it as it comes and work towards a better future by doing Purushartha(hard work).

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जब मै था तब हरि नहीं, अब हरि है मै नाहिं I
सब अँधियारा मिटी गया, जब दीपक देख्यां माहिं II

"Kabir says, darkness, no matter how ominous and intimidating, is not a thing or force: it is merely the absence of light. So light need not combat and overpower darkness in order to displace it - where light is, darkness is not. A thimbleful of light will therefore banish a roomful of darkness. The same is true of good and evil: evil is not a thing or force, but merely the absence or concealment of good. One need not 'defeat' the evil in the world; one need only bring to light its inherent goodness."

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जैसे माया मन रमैं, यौं जे राम रमाइ I
(तौ) तारा मंडल बेधि कै, जहाँ के सो तहँ जाइ II

 "Kabir says, just like mind clings to Maya unknowingly, if it happens to remain absorbed in the meditative chanting of Ramnam incessantly, nothing can stop it becoming one with the Supreme Essence that encompasses the world entire."

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कोटि क्रम पेलै पलक मैं, जे रंचक आवै नाउँ I
अनेक जुग जो पुन्नि करै, नहीं राम बिन ठाउँ II

"Kabir says, the consequences of our actions in past lives is the Prarabdha Karma.No one can escape it. Prarabdha is like an arrow, that has left the bow. Nothing can stop it from striking the target. But Japa or meditative repetition of God's name minimises it's intensity. It is like the case of a man who is destined to lose his leg, but instead suffers only from the prick of a thorn in his foot.
Humanity is in a profound state of spiritual ignorance and consequent suffering in the present age.The humble practice of repeating God's name is the only way to reach the goal of God-realization in Kali Yuga.
The glory of 'Ramnam' cannot be established through reasoning and intellect. It can be experienced or realized only through devotion, faith and constant repetition of His Name."

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नर के संग सुवा हरि बोलै, हरि परताप न जानै I
जो कबहुं उडि जाए जंगल में, बहुरि न सुरतैं आनै II

Parrots are vocal learners. They grasp sounds by hearing and then imitating them. When a parrot says “Hello; how are you?” when its owner enters the room, for example, it’s “not necessarily interested in your well being” but is mimicking what it hears the owner saying when he or she comes in. In fact, a parrot’s understanding of “how are you,” is probably “Oh look, someone has come into the room.” 
Parrots are known to mimic what their owners say. If the owner says 'Hari Hari', the parrot mimics it not necessarily understanding the glory surrounding Hari Naam. A parrot revered as a Saintly Being only because it constantly utters 'Hari Hari' is unheard of.

Kabir says, those who robotically read, memorize the spiritual texts without understanding it's essence are no more than a parrot.
While the caged parrot mimics 'Hari Hari' like that of his owner, as soon as the door to cage opens and it tastes freedom, the parrot's uttering 'Hari Hari' is a bygone era.
The parrot uttering 'Hari Hari' is no different from the so-called wise uttering the same, for both do it under captivity. While the parrot is forced to live in the cage, the so-called wise is in the captivity of his ego.
By learning as much as you can, analyzing your experiences and putting your knowledge to the test, you can become a wiser person. We may get influenced by what we read, but unless we let it churn and sink within the Wisdom won't dawn. The Wisdom so dawned doesn't remain hidden. It reflects in every aspect of the person. It enlightens him thus opening the gateway to Liberation."

II श्रीराम जय राम जय जय राम II

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 II श्रीराम जय राम जय जय राम II

बोली एक अनमोल है, जो कोई बोलै जानि,
हिये तराजू तौलि के, तब मुख बाहर आनि।

"Kabir says, words have the power to hurt or to heal, to tear down or to build up, to change the way someone feels and to change the world. Your words can have great impact on others and the world around you, but unfortunately, your emotions can lead you to say things you don’t mean or wish you could take back. Learning to pause and think about your words before moving them from thoughts to spoken words helps you to make different choices and choose words that better reflect your intention, your character and your values. It is better to think before you speak and not put your foot in your mouth. Your speech shapes your life. A single word can change everything. Be the goodness you want to see in the world."

II श्रीराम जय राम जय जय राम II

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जो जल बढे नाव में, घर में बाढे दाम I
दोनों हाथ उलीचिये, यही सयानों काम II

While there are those who do charity to acquire fame, the true philanthropist give away his wealth for purely altruistic purpose.
"Kabir says, when water seeps into a boat, a man in the boat throws out as much water as he can with both hands. But he does this only to save his life. A Wise however donates his wealth wholeheartedly for the betterment of mankind."

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 II श्रीराम जय राम जय जय राम II

सब्दै काया जग उतपानी, सब्दै केरि पसारा I
कहै कबीर जहं सब्द होत हैं, भवन भेद है न्यारा II

"Kabir says, the whole universe is evolved from "Shabda." It is but an expression of Creation. A melodious tweet of birds, sound of air when it rushes through woods or a sweet murmur of spring water are all "Shabda." The sky, earth, stars, sun, all beings are but an expression of "Shabda", the ripples emanating from the source.
Do not confine yourself to the man made temple. The temple in the truer sense is where "Shabda" is. That in itself is greatest of experience, a secondless. No experience in the world can explain what "Shabda" is. It's flavour is unique so is it's beauty. The quality of peace it bestows no music can. Without an equal it is unparalleled, for the only way to know about "Shabda" is to experience."

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सातौ सबद जु बाजते, घरि घरि होते राग I
ते मंदिर खाली पड़े, बैठन लागे काग II

"Kabir says, nothing is forever, neither joy nor sorrow. Human life is an endless interplay of joy and sorrow, a mixture of ups and downs, trials and tribulations, pains and pleasure. Don't let yesterday's sorrows keep you from cherishing the moments of joy today. And also yesterday's happiness make you forget that every day brings new challenges. Gone are the empires on which sun never set, for yesterday's glory may turn into today's ruins. Sooner or later, every last echo fades. Even the loudest thunder in the deepest valley.
Accepting that all circumstances are subject to change, both from bad to better and from good to worse, helps us manage life’s ups and downs.The one thing we can be sure of in life is that everything changes, often summed up in the familiar phrase, “This too shall pass."

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कबीर कहा गरबियो, काल कर केस I
नाँ जानौं कहँ मारिहै, कै घर कै परदेस II

Pride of power, wealth, beauty, high caste, youth, possessions, titles, education, knowledge, lineage, high social status is futile, for death nullifies it all. Death is inevitable for everyone. Dying is certain, but the timing is not. Death is a great leveler, time brings all luxuries of life to an end. All feelings of superiority in man as only an illusion and self deception. No one can avoid death. No one can keep from dying or put off the day of death. That is a battle we cannot escape; we cannot cheat our way out. Death doesn't come running, but you can't run away from it either. No one knows the hour of death or in what land he will die."

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सजन सनेही बहुत है, सुख में मिले अनेक I
बिपति पडे दुख बांटिये, सो लाखन में एक II

"Kabir says, just like success has many fathers but failure is an orphan, some people only want to be around during the good times but when the bad time comes you don't hear from them. It's rare to find people who will stand by your side when the going gets tough."

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