Charan Badi Amolak Cheej (

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: Cāraṇa Baḍī Amolaka Cīja;

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: चारण बड़ी अमोलक चीज; ) is a 19th-century short

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( Marwari) poem written by Maharaja Man Singh of

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. The poem is divided into 5

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and praises the Charanas extolling their

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and

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in the royal courts of

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The Charans excel the
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in four things namely brains, education, purity of heart and religious piety.

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The Charans, capable of discerning distinction describe it well, and thus, spread the fame of good kings around.

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They are very intelligent and illuminate the
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by their presence. Kings immensely relish their conversation; their impressive physique and handsome features give these poet-kings (Charans) a regal bearing and as such they do not look out of place among Kings.

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They keep the gathering in good humour and excel in good behaviour. These poets immortalise the valiant Rajputs and are themselves great
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{{Lang, en, ākhe māna suṇoṃ adhapatiyā, khatriyoṃ koī na karajoṃ khīja । varadāyaka vahatāṃ mada karaṇa, cāraṇa baḍī amolaka cīja ।

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, and resent not, O! Kings, the Charans are verily invaluable.

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