हिंदी के दोहे (Hindi Ke Dohe) - Part 1

रहीम दास जी , कबीर दास जी एवं अन्य द्वारा
By Rahim Das, Kabir Das and Others)







काल करै सो आज कर , आज करै सो अब ,
काल करै सो आज कर , आज करै सो अब ,
पल में परलय होयगी , बहुरि करेगो कब। 

English Script : Kal Kare So Aaj Kar, Aaj Kare So Ab, Pal Me Parlay Hoyegi, Bahuri Karego Kab.
Meaning in English : If you want to do something tomorrow, then do it today. If you want to do it today, then do it now because you never know what will happen in future.


करत करत अभ्यास से जड़मति होत सुजान ,
रसरि आवत जात ते सिल पर परत निसान। 

English Script : Karat Karat Abhyas Se Jadmati Hot Sujan, Rasari Avat Jat Se Sil Par Parat Nisaan
Meaning in English : Practice Makes a Man Perfect


बुरा जो देखन मैं चला , बुरा ना मिलिया कोय ,
जो दिल खोजा आपना , मुझसे बुरा ना कोय। 

English Script : Bura Jo Dekhan Me Chala Bura Na Miliya Koy, Jo Dil Khoja Aapna Mujhse Bura Na Koy
Meaning in English : I tried to find bad guy, but I could not find one. When I did my own introspection, I found my self as the most bad guy.


और दोहे पढ़ें : हिंदी के दोहे (Hindi Ke Dohe) - Part 2


बड़ा हुआ तो क्या हुआ , जैसे पेड़ खजूर ,
पंथी को छाया नहीं , फल लागे अतिदूर। 

English Script : Bada Hua To Kya Hua Jaise Ped Khajoor, Panthi Ko Chaya Nahi Phal Lage Atidoor
Meaning in English : It is meaningless to be big if it can not benefits others. Example is that a Plam tree is very big but is does not provide shadow and even the fruit is hanged at very high level


ऐसी वाणी बोलिए , मन का आपा खोय ,
औरन को सीतल करे , आपहु सीतल होय। 

English Script : Aisi Vani Boliye Man Ka Aapa Khoy, Auran Ko Seetal Kare Aaphu Seetal Hoy
Meaning in English : You should speak heart touching and cool words


कागा काको धन हरै , कोयल काको देय ,
मीठे वचन सुनायके , जग अपुना करलेय। 

English Script : Kaga Kako Dhan Hare, Koyal Kako Dey. Meethe Vachan Sunayke Jag Apuna Karley.
Meaning in English : We can make world our own by speaking sweet.

रहिमन देख बड़ेन को , लघु ना दीजिये डारि ,
जहाँ काम आवे सुई , कहा करे तलवार। 

English Script : Rahiman Dekh Baden Ko, Laghu Na Deejiye Dari. Jahan Kaam Aave Sui, Kaha Kare Talwar.
Meaning in English : Small things have their own importance. A work done by needle can not be done by Sword.


क्षमा बड़ेन को चाहिए , छोटन के उत्पात ,
का रहीम हरि को घटो , जो भृगु मारि लात। 

English Script : Kshama Baden Ko Chahiye, Chotan Ke Utpat. Ka Rahim Hari Ko Ghato, Jo Bhrigu Mari Laat.
Meaning in English : Elders should excuse tolerable mistakes of younger


माटी कहे कुम्हार से , तू क्यों रौंदे मोये ,
इक दिन ऐसा आएगा , मैं रौंदूंगी तोय।

English Script : Mati Kahe Kumhar Se, Tu Kyo Ronde Moye, Ik Din Aisa Ayega, Me Rodungi Toy.
Meaning in English : Every work of yours is reciprocated in future. If you do something bad with someone, he will do some harm to you in some form, may be in near future or may be in next birth.

कबीरा संगत साधु की , हरै और की व्याध ,
ओछी संगत नीच की आठों पहर उपाध।

English Script : Kabira Sangat Sadhu Ki, Harai Aur Ki Vyadh. Ochi Sangat Neech Ki, Aatho Pahar Upadh
Meaning in English : We should live with good people as they try to solve other's problems. By living with bad people we will only learn to disturb others.


रहिमन जे उत्तम प्रकृति , का करि सकत कुसंग ,
चंदन विष व्यापत नहि , लिपटे रहत भुजंग।

English Script : Rahihan Je Uttam Prakriti, Ka Kari Sakat Kusang, Chandan Vish Vyapat Nahi, Lipte Rahat Bhujang.
Meaning in English : Good people are not effected by bad things as Sandal wood does not absorb poison even if snakes live in Sandal wood trees.


मात पिता बैरी हुए , नहि पढ़ाए बाल ,
जीवन भर खिंचती रहे अनपढ़ जन की खाल।

English Script : Mat Pita Bairy Hue, Nahi Padaye Bal, Jeevan Bhar Khichati Rahe Anpad Jan Ki Khal
Meaning in English : Mother and Father are enemy of a child if they do not make him literate because illiterate person has to do physical labor for his whole life.


शायद आप पढ़ना चाहें : हिंदी कविता - आराम करो , आराम करो (Hindi Poem - Aaram Karo , Aaram Karo)


रहिमन वे नर मर चुके , जे कहु माँगन जाहि ,
उनते पहले वे मुए , जिन मुख निकसत नाहि।

English Script : Rahiman Ve Nar Mar Chuke, Je Kahu Mangan Jahi, Unte Pahle Ve Mue, Jin Mukh Niksat Nahi.
Meaning in English : One should be considered as dead if he is forced to go for begging. But before them, persons who says them 'No' should be considered dead.


पत्थर पूजे हरि मिलै , तो मैं पूजूं पहार ,
तासे तो चक्की भली , पीस खाये संसार।

English Script : Patthar Puje Hari Mile, To Me Puju Pahar. Tase To Chakki Bhali, Pees Khaye Sansar
Meaning in English : If by worshiping stone or statue one gets the god then I will worship mountains. Even a floor mill (Indian Traditional made of stones) is better than this, at least people get their hunger satisfied. 

साईं इतना दीजिए , जा मैं कुटुंब समाए ,
मैं भी भूखा ना रहूँ , मेरा साधु ना भूखा जाय।

English Script : Sai Itna Deejiye , Jame Kutumb Samae , Me Bhi Bhookha Na Rahoo, Mera Saadhu Na Bhookha Jai.
Meaning in English : God, give me just that much so that my family survives. I should not remain hungry and my guest should not go hungry.


शायद आप पढ़ना चाहें : हिंदी कहानी - तीस मार खां (Hindi Story - Tees Mar Kha)


जो जल बाढ़े नाव में , घर में बाढ़े दाम ,
दोउ हाथ उलीचिए , यही सयानो काम।

English Script : Jo Jal Bade Naav Me, Ghar Me Bade Daam, Dou Haath Uleechiye, Yahi Sayano Kaam
Meaning in English : When water increases in boat and money increases in home, one should throw it out using both of his hands as a best intelligent work.


अति परिचय से होत है , अरुचि अनादर भाय ,
मलयागिरि की भीलनी , चन्दन देत जलाय। 

English Script : Ati Parichay Se Hot Hai, Aruchi Anadar Bhay, Malaygiri Ki Bheelni Chandan Det Jalay
Meaning in English : To much familiarity creates disinterest , disrespect and fear. Just like the tribal woman living in sandal forest burns sandal to cook food.


लघुता से प्रभुता मिले , प्रभुता से प्रभु दूरि ,
चींटी शक्कर ले चली , हाथी के सिर धूरि। 
English Script : Laghuta Se Prabhuta Mile, Prabhuta Se Prabhu Doori, Cheenti Shakkar Le Chali, Haathi Ke Sir Dhoori
Meaning in English : Smallness gives greatness, greatness distances one from God, just like ant takes the sugar and elephant throws dust on his head.
रहिमन विपदा हू भली , जो थोड़े दिन होय ,
हित अनहित या जगत में , जानि परत सब कोय। 
English Script : Rahiman Vipada Hu Bhali Jo Thode Din Hoy, Hit Anhit Ya Jagat Me Jani Parakh Sab Koy.
Meaning in English : Bad time is good for some days, as it will let you know who is your actual suppot.


रहिमन धागा प्रेम का , मत तोड़ो चटकाय ,
टूटे से फिर ना जुड़े , जुड़े गांठ पड़ जाए। 
English Script : Rahiman Dhaga Prem Ka Mat Todo Chatkay, Tute Se Phir Na Jude, Jude Gaath Pad Jaye.
Meaning in English : Thread of love should not be broken or cracked as whenever it joins again there will be a knot in it. 


रहिमन निज मन की व्यथा , मन ही राखो गोय ,
सुनि इठलैही लोग सब बांटी ना लैहि कोय। 
English Script : Rahiman Nij Man Ki Vyatha Man Hi Rakho Goy , Suni Ithlehi Log Sab Bati Na Lehi Koy
Meaning in English : One should keep his problems in his heart only as if you tell it to others, people will only make fun of it and will not seriously help you.


शायद आप पढ़ना चाहें : रामायण पर कविता (Poem on Ramayana)


रहिमन जिव्हा बावरी , कह गयी सरग पाताल ,
आपहु तो कह भीतर गयी , जूती खात कपाल। 
English Script : Rahiman Jivha Bawari Kah Gayi Sarag Patal, Aaphu To Kah Bheetar Gayi Jooti Khat Kapal
Meaning in English : Our tongue is mad as it says anything and goes back inside mouth but the head faces the consequences.


जाको राखे साईया , मार सके ना कोय ,
बाल बांका ना कर सके , जो जग बैरी होय। 
English Script : Jako Rakhe Saiya Mar Sake Na Koy, Bal Banka Na Kar Sake Jo Jag Bairee Hoy
Meaning in English : No one or even entire world cannot harm a person who is protected by God.


निंदक नियरे राखिये , आँगन कुटी छवाय ,
बिन पानी साबुन बिना , निर्मल करे सुभाय। 
English Script : Nindak Niyare Rahiye, Aangan Kuti Chavay, Bin Paani Sabun Bina Nirmal Kare Subhay
Meaning in English : One should keep friends of disapproving nature with him so that they keep on correcting him time to time.


शायद आप पढ़ना चाहें : भगवान श्री कृष्ण (Lord Shri Krishna)


पानी घर में राखिये , बिन पानी सब सून ,
पानी गए ना ऊबरे , मोती मानुस चून। 
English Script : Paani Ghar Me Rakhiye, Bin Paani Sab Soon, Paani Gaye Na Ubre Moti Manus Choon
Meaning in English : One must keep water in his home because there is nothing without water. Even pearl, human and flour can be prepared without water.


साधु ऐसा चाहिए , जैसा सूप सुभाय ,
सार सार को गहि रहे , थोथा देय उड़ाय। 
English Script : Sadhu Aisa Chahiye Jaisa Soop Subhay, Saar Saar Ko Gahi Rahe Thotha Dey Uday.
Meaning in English : Good person is like is filter who keeps the good thing and let away the bad things.


गुरु गोविंद दोउ खड़े , काके  लागु पाय ,
बलिहारी गुरु आपने गोविन्द दियो मिलाय । 
English Script : Guru Govind Dou Khade Kake Lagu Pay, Balihari Guru Aapne Govind Diyo Milay.
Meaning in English : If teacher and God both appears to me simultaneously to me then I should 
touch feet of teacher first and he guided me to God.


शायद आप पढ़ना चाहें : हिंदी कविता - चेतक की वीरता (Hindi Poem - Chetak Ki Veerta)


रूखी सूखी खाइके,ठंडा पानी पीब ,
देख परायी चूपड़ी, मत ललचावे जीभ । 
English Script : Rookhi Sookhi Khaike Thanda Paani Peeb, Dekh Parai Choopdi Mat Lalchave Jeebh.
Meaning in English : Whatever you have, you should be satisfied with that instead of becoming greedy of other luxurious items.


दया कबहुँ ना छाँड़िये , तू क्यों निरदय होय ,
साईं के सब जीव हैं , कीरी कुंजर दोय।  
English Script : Daya Kabahu Na Chhadiye Tu Kyon Nirday Hoy, Saai Ke Sab Jeev Hai Keeri Kunjar Doy.
Meaning in English : One should never loose forgiveness, why you should be stone hearted. All creatures are made by god, either ant or elephant. Means , one should always try to be forgiver to all living beings equally.



जो रहीम गति दीप की , कुल कपूत की सोय ,
बारे उजियारो करे , बढ़े अंधेरो करे ।  
English Script : Jo Rahim Gati Deep Ki Kul Kapoot Ki Soy, Bare Ujiyaro Kare Bade Andhero Kare.
Meaning in English : Character of a bad son is similar to oil lamp, both first shines and gives light, but later causes the darkness. This means birth of a son and lightening a lamp both gives happiness, but later lamp goes off and give darkness, similarly bad son later gives sorrow and brings darkness to life.


शायद आप पढ़ना चाहें : मैया मोरी मैं नहि माखन खायो (Maiya Mori Mai Nahi Makhan Khayo)



टूटे सुजन मनाइये , जो टूटे सौ बार ,
रहिमन फिरि - फिरि पोहिए , टूटे मुक्ताहार ।  
English Script : Toote Sujan Manaye Jo Toote So Baar, Rahiman Firi Firi Pohiye Toote Muktahaar
Meaning in English : If your relationship with good people breaks then you should try your best to make the relationship again. Your relationship with good peoples is like garland of pearls which you should always try to maintain.



तरुवर फल नहिं खात है, सरवर पियत न पान ,
कहि रहीम पर काज हित, संपति सँचहि सुजान । 
English Script : Taruvar Phal Nahi Khat Hai , Sarvar Piyat Na Pan. Kahi Rahim Par Kaj Hit, Sampati Sanchahi Sujan
Meaning in English : Fruits do not eat fruits, Ponds do not drink water. Rahimdas says, for the benefits of others (charity), good people collects money.


शायद आप यह भी पढ़ना चाहें :

हिंदी के दोहे (Hindi Ke Dohe) - Part 2

हिंदी के मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ (Hindi Idioms and Phrases) - Part 5

भगवान श्री कृष्ण के अनमोल वचन (Lord Shri Krishna Quotes)

हिन्दू धर्म की 10 विशेषताएं (10 Unique Things About Hinduism)

100 तक हिंदी की गिनती (Hindi Counting Up To 100)


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