❝O Rahim, break not the thread of love with a snap, For once it breaks, it joins not without a gap. Even when joined, a knot remains to tell, Of the break that once occurred so well.❞
Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana, known as Rahim, was a commander, administrator, and poet in Mughal Emperor Akbar's court. He was one of the nine gems (Navaratnas) of Akbar's court. His dohe carry profound wisdom about life, relationships, and human nature.
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About Dohe Shayari
Dohe are a centuries-old form of two-line couplets carrying practical, moral wisdom — most famously from Kabir Das and Rahim Das, given here with meaning in both Hindi and English. They are often quoted while teaching, counseling, or making a sharp point in conversation.
❝A true friend is one who stays in times of pain, Who holds your hand in joy and grief again. Never let go of such a friend so dear, This is life's most precious treasure clear.❞