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Love Quote by Waris Shah

“And Hir replied to her father, ‘As wine-bibbers cannot desert the bottle, as opium-eaters cannot live without opium, so I cannot live without Ranjha. As the stain of mango juice cannot be washed awaj from clothes, so the stain of love cannot be erased when once the heart has fallen a victim. Love…” quote by Waris Shah
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““And Hir replied to her father, ‘As wine-bibbers cannot desert the bottle, as opium-eaters cannot live without opium, so I cannot live without Ranjha. As the stain of mango juice cannot be washed awaj from clothes, so the stain of love cannot be erased when once the heart has fallen a victim. Love is like baldness. You cannot get rid of it even in twelve years.””

Waris Shah

About This Quote

Love is an unshakable stain, like mango juice on cloth, persisting despite attempts to wash it away.

In simple terms: Love leaves an indelible mark.

Key Takeaway

Accept love's lasting impact.

Themes

love attachment inevitability

Mood

poetic melancholic

Type

literary cultural

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • family bonds
  • spiritual devotion

Key Concepts

stain metaphor cultural narrative

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love be both beautiful and burdensome?
  • How do we heal from love's wounds?
A Different Perspective

Love can become unhealthy obsession.

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