In schooldays we were memorizing Raheemdasji couplets
In depth of their meanings.
Neither teachers were capable to explain us
actual meanings of these couplets in life.
And I think they did not had that much time
to explain to students.
Now I am retired from my worldly duties
and have ample time to dive in every word.
And find each word is useful in our
social life if we follow them.
I found every word is worth
taking in account in our character.
Raheem says do not ignore value of water.
Precise character of water is increase luster,
humility and affixation combine and many many more.
रहिमन पानी राखिये, बिन पानी सब सून।
पानी गये न ऊबरे, मोती, मानुष, चून।।
Rahim says,value water, for there is
nothing without water.
Don't ignore water don't waste water.
Due to water pearl has luster.
With water humanity exists in Humans.
With water flour turn into dough
and is useful for human food.
In this couplet Raheem had given example of
three very popular items of his time and
I think present time also it is important.
Pearl-without water pearl has no luster
and without luster pearl has no value.
Human Being-A human should have humility modesty
in their character which will create good society.
Flour- Main source of human food-Making
any eatables out of flour we had to bind flour
with water then we can make bread Naan Roti
Cake Halua or many many extras.
Therefore we all have to be careful to use water .
Careful to be well behaved.
Pearl we all know without water no pearls.
All class cast love to wear pearls.
Explanation of Raheem das ji couplet
By Durga H Periwal
2022-6-2-
