काल करे सो आज कर, आज करे सो अब, पल…
काल करे सो आज कर, आज करे सो अब, पल में परलय होएगी, बहुरि करेगा कब।
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Sant Kabir Das Quote: “काल करे सो आज कर, आज करे सो अब, पल…”
Verified Translations of This Quote
English
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ThoughtsWorld Literary Translation
“What you intend to do tomorrow, do today; what you intend to do today, do this very moment—for time turns in an instant.”
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
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ThoughtsWorld Gujarati Edition
“કાલે કરવાનું કામ આજે કર અને આજે કરવાનું કામ અત્યારે જ કર; પળવારમાં સમય બદલાઈ જશે તો પછી ક્યારે કરીશ?”
Meaning & Editorial Analysis
Do today what you plan for tomorrow, and do now what you plan for today; time is fleeting, so never postpone meaningful action.
Historical Context
One of the most famous Hindi proverbs/couplets spoken across households and schools every morning.
Attribution & Source Verification
| Attributed To | Sant Kabir Das |
|---|---|
| Attribution Status | Verified |
| Language | Hindi |
| Primary Source / Work | Kabir Ke Dohe (Traditional Anthology) (15th Century) — Kashi Nagari Pracharini Sabha |
| Categories | Society & Humanity Success & Motivation |
| Topics | Hard Work Motivation self-discipline time |
| Occasions | exam-wishes Good Morning New Year |
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