Na vich shaadi na ghamnaaki
Na main vich paleeti paaki
Na main aabi na main khaki
Na main aatish na main paun
— Bulleh Shah
Meaning
I am not a marriage, nor am I a joy-bringing thing; I am not a pure, beautiful, lovely thing. I am neither water nor am I earth, nor am I fire nor am I wind.
Explanation
Bulleh Shah presents a profound declaration of detachment, a philosophy that transcends material boundaries. He states that he is neither marriage nor sorrow, nor is he the pure or the tainted. By listing these fundamental dualities—water and earth, fire and air—the Shayar asserts that his true existence lies beyond all conventional labels. This isn't merely poetry; it's a spiritual realization, inviting the listener to find their identity in the boundless space between opposites.
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