ਕਾਜੀ ਮੁਲਾਂ ਬਿਨਤੀ ਫੁਰਮਾਇ ॥
kaajee mulaaN bintee furmaa-ay.
Through the Qazis and the Mullahs, the king offered his prayer,
ਬਖਸੀ ਹਿੰਦੂ ਮੈ ਤੇਰੀ ਗਾਇ ॥੨੨॥
bakhsee hindoo mai tayree gaa-ay. ||22||
"Forgive me, please, O Hindu; I am just a cow before you."||22||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Through the Qazis and the Mullahs, his own teachers of faith, the king sends his plea:
"Forgive me, O Hindu. Before you, I am as humble as your cow."
Greatness is being big enough to say you're sorry.
Greatness shows in being able to say sorry.
Kaajee mulaan bintee furmaa-ay: the king sends his request through his Qazis and Mullahs. Bakhsee hindoo mai tayree gaa-ay: forgive me, Hindu, I am your cow. To call yourself someone's cow is to stand before them gentle and low. A ruler bows to a poor singer, and his own learned men carry the apology. Humility crosses every line of faith and rank.
A Question to Sit With
When was a time saying "I'm sorry" took courage?
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