Rahim Quotes

ਪਉੜੀ ॥ ਜਿਉ ਜਿਉ ਤੇਰਾ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਤਿਵੈ ਤਿਉ ਹੋਵਣਾ ॥
ਜਹ ਜਹ ਰਖਹਿ ਆਪਿ ਤਹ ਜਾਇ ਖੜੋਵਣਾ ॥
{ਪੰਨਾ 523}

Kaagad ko so pootra, sehaje mein ghul jaaye,
rahiman yeh achraj lakho, sou khenchat baae..

Details:
Rahim tells that the human body is just like a paper toy that easily gets dissolved in water.
He says that it's a matter of surprise that how a toy breathes.
Through this Rahim wants to strengthen the fact that it's with the power of God that
human life exists.

Recepients:
To anyone who has got an inclination towards the mysteries of life.

Timing:
Any time of the day..Avoid that day to be recipient's birthday.

जाल परे जल जात बहि , तजि मीनन को मोह ।
रहिमन मछरी नीर को , तऊ न छांड़ति छोह ।।

Details:
When net is thrown then water flows out setting aside affection for fishes but fishes die on getting separated from their beloved water. Fishes do not care that water has left them.

रहिमन करि सम बल नहीं , मानत प्रभु की धाक ।
दांत दिखावत दीन ह्वै , चलत घिसावत नाक ।।

Details:
There is no one who is more stronger than elephant who is courteous enough and remains under power of supreme lord. The elephant shows his teeth and walks rubbing his nose to ground as a symbol of courtesy towards God.

बड़े बड़ाई ना करें , बड़ो न बोलें बोल
रहिमन हीरा कब कहै , लाख टका है मोल ..

Meaning: Those who are big do not praise of themselves like a diamond never says that it's billion dollar.

Bipati bhae dhan na rahe, rahe jo lakh crore,
nabh taare chhip jat hain, jyon rahim ye bhor.

Meaning: In bad times, one loses all wealth just
like stars go away at dawn.

Kaah kaamri pagri, jaad gaye se kaaj,
rahiman bhookh butaayie, kaiseo mille anaaj..

Details:
Here Rahim says that one realises the important of blanket only when it's cold.
Similarly, he adds that the true taste and value of food is realised only when we are hungry.

Recepients:
To anyone whom you want to convey that one should value things.

Timing:
Any time of the day.