Kabir ke Dohe · Kabir ke Dohe
Kabir ke Dohe Doha 42 meaning
man maila tan oojala, bagula kapatee ang
tason to kaua bhala, tan man ekahi rang
मन मैला तन ऊजला, बगुला कपटी अंग।
तासों तो कौआ भला, तन मन एकहि रंग॥
The heron has a white body but a dirty, scheming mind. Better than him is the crow, whose body and mind are the same colour.
What it means
A polished image hiding a crooked heart is worse than plain honesty. Be the same inside and outside. People trust consistency far more than a clean surface.How it helps in real life
- At work: Polished on LinkedIn but cutting corners at your actual job? Be the same person in both places; consistency builds trust.
- With friends: Sweet to your friends' faces but gossiping behind their backs? Stop. Be the same person everywhere, even if less charming.
हिंदी में अर्थ
बगुले का तन उजला है पर मन मैला और कपटी। उससे तो कौआ भला, जिसका तन और मन एक ही रंग का है।
साफ़-सुथरा दिखावा और भीतर कपट, इससे सीधी ईमानदारी बेहतर है। भीतर-बाहर एक जैसे रहिए। लोग दिखावे से ज़्यादा सच्चाई पर भरोसा करते हैं।
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