ऊँचे पानी न टिके , नीचे ही ठहराय। नीचा हो सो भरिए पिए , ऊँचा प्यासा जाय॥ 86॥
— Kabir
Meaning
High water cannot remain high; it settles down below. For those who are low, let them drink enough; and for those who are high, let them remain thirsty.
Explanation
This couplet offers a profound philosophy of life's balance and humility. It suggests that things that cannot sustain themselves at a great height inevitably settle down below. Kabir's message encourages us to be humble and support the low, while letting those who are proud and overly high suffer their own thirst. It speaks to the importance of balance and simplicity in life.
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