???? (chak-vee)
Meaning: noun: The ruddy goose, which is believed to be separated from her partner after sunset.
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chak-vee kau jaise soor baalhaa ��maan sarovar ha?sulaa.
As the sun is dear to the chakvi and the lake of Mansarovar to the swan (so is the Divine dear to my mind). -Bhagat Namdev, Guru Granth Sahib, 693
Message: The legendary love-birds�chakvaa�and�chakvee are known for their love for the sun. As per poetic references, when the sun sets, they feel they have been separated from their partner who might be right next to them. All night long, they yearn and wait for the sun to rise. Only after the appearance of their beloved sun, are their lives filled with joy once again.�
Similar is the connection of swans with lakes. The Lake of Mansarovar is a freshwater lake in the Tibetan Autonomous Region.
Shouldn�t we, too, cultivate such a longing and love our Maker, the Divine. A spiritual connection with the Divine will surely help us to fulfill our quest, internally and externally.
Etymology: From Sanskrit�chakravaak/kee�(the ruddy goose) ? Pali�chakkavaak�? Prakrit�chakkavaaya/chakkaa�? Sindhi�chakuo,�Punjabi�chakvaa,�Awadhi�chaka-ee,�Gujarati�chakvo/chakvee.
