Kar Kattan Wal Dhiyan kuray ka
This poem by Bulleh Shah uses the metaphor of a spinning wheel to convey deeper philosophical and spiritual messages. The repeated urging to focus on spinning symbolizes the importance of attending to one's duties and responsibilities in life. The spinning wheel, given freely, represents the opportunities and gifts we have, which we often take for granted. The poem warns against pride, vanity, and neglect, urging the listener to be mindful of their actions and the transient nature of life. The spinning wheel also symbolizes the cycle of life and the need to prepare for the inevitable separation from loved ones and the material world. The poem emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparation and the fleeting nature of worldly beauty and youth. It serves as a reminder to focus on what truly matters and to be prepared for the ultimate journey beyond this life.
| Word | Easy Meaning | Translation | Pron. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kar | کرنا | do | kar |
| Kattan | کاتنا | to spin | kaatna |
| Wal | طرف | toward | wal |
| Dhiyan | دھیان | focus | dhyaan |
| kuray | لڑکی | young girl | kuray |
| ka | کا | belonging to | kaa |
| Lass | لڑکی | young woman | lass |
| look | دیکھو | observe | look |
| to | کو | toward | to |
| your | تمہارا | belonging to you | your |
| spinning | کاتنا | twisting fibers | spinning |
| O | اے | oh | O |
| girl | لڑکی | female child | girl |
| Your | تمہاری | belonging to you | your |
| mother | ماں | female parent | mother |
| ever | ہمیشہ | at all times | ever |
| counsels | نصیحت کرتی ہے | gives advice | kaunsil |
| you | تم | the person being addressed | you |
| Why | کیوں | for what reason | why |
| do | کرتی ہو | perform | do |
| roam | گھومتی ہو | move around | roam |
| thus | یوں | in this way | thus |
| aimlessly | بے مقصد | without direction | aimlessly |
| Heed | دھیان دو | listen to | heed |
| the | یہ | used to specify | the |
| counsel | نصیحت | guidance | kaunsil |
| ignorant | نادان | lacking knowledge | ignorant |
Bulleh Shah was a Punjabi Sufi poet, philosopher, and humanist who lived from around 1680 to 1757. His poetry is known for its deep spiritual and philosophical themes, often critiquing social norms and advocating for divine love and social equality. He is considered a key figure in Punjabi literature.
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