Kabir ke Dohe · Sakhi
Kabir ke Dohe Doha 141 meaning
chandan jaisa sadhu hai, sarpahi sam sansar
vake ang lapata rahe, man men nahin vikar
चन्दन जैसा साधु है, सर्पहि सम संसार ।
वाके अंग लपटा रहे, मन में नाहिं विकार ॥
A good soul is like sandalwood, and the world like snakes. They coil all over its branches, yet no poison enters its heart.
What it means
You can live among difficult, even toxic people without becoming like them. Keep your fragrance; don't let others' venom change your nature. Your goodness belongs to you, not to them.How it helps in real life
- At work: Your office is full of politics and backbiting. Stay courteous, do honest work, and refuse to pass on the poison.
- With family: A relative constantly criticises everyone at family events. Stay warm and polite; don't let their bitterness change your nature.
हिंदी में अर्थ
सज्जन चंदन जैसा है और दुनिया साँपों जैसी। साँप उससे लिपटे रहते हैं, फिर भी उसके मन में कोई विकार नहीं आता।
आप मुश्किल, यहाँ तक कि ज़हरीले लोगों के बीच रहकर भी उन जैसे बने बिना जी सकते हैं। अपनी खुशबू बनाए रखिए, दूसरों का ज़हर अपना स्वभाव न बदले।
Spoken by Kabir.
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