ਅਖਾਣ / AKHAN

ਧਾਗਾ ਲੰਮਾ, ਕਾਹਦਾ ਗੰਮਾ॥

Dhaaga Lamma, Kaahda Gamma
ਅਰਥ · Meaning (Punjabi)
ਖਾਈ ਭਲੀ ਕਿ ਮਾਈ। ਖਾਈ ਭਲੀ ਕਿ ਜਾਈ॥
Literal Translation
Long thread, short warp
English Meaning
Having only one strong quality is insufficient; everything must be proportionate
English Equivalent
All that is long is not strong

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