Ghazal
Akha Bhagat 12
This ghazal by Akha Bhagat criticizes a 'guru' who, despite holding the position of a master, is inwardly foolish and attached to worldly desires. He carries the burden of disciples while outwardly feigning renunciation, failing to grasp true spiritual wisdom due to his own hidden attachments and hopes.
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તેની વાત ન જાણે ગૂઢ
અખા ગુરુ થઇ બેઠો મૂઢ.
He knows not the profound, hidden truth,Akha, a guru, yet sits as a fool.
He does not know the profound, hidden truth. Akha, though a guru, sits like a fool.
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સ્વામી થઇને બેઠો આપ
એ તો મનને વળગ્યું પાપ;
You sit, having become a master,That indeed is a sin clung to the mind.
You sit, having become a master; this itself is a sin that clings to the mind.
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શિષ્ય રાખ્યાનો શિરપર ભાર
ઉપર ત્યાગ ને અંતર પ્યાર;
The burden of keeping a disciple upon the head; Outwardly renunciation, inwardly love instead.
The burden of keeping a disciple is upon the head; outwardly renunciation, inwardly love instead.
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આશા રજ્જુને બાંધ્યો પાશ
અખા શું જાણે જ્ઞાનીની આશ.
A noose is tied by the rope of hope;O Akha, what knows the true hope of the wise?
A noose is tied by the rope of hope, which binds one. O Akha, what can one truly understand about the profound hope of the wise?
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જ્ઞાની ગુરુ ન થાયે કે નો
બ્રહ્મા વિષ્ણુ મહે શ્વર તેનો;
A wise guru does not become anyone's deity,Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshvar are for personal piety.
A wise guru does not become a deity for anyone. Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshvar are for one's own personal devotion.
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અન્ય જીવની તેને શી પડી
જે તેને ઘેર નિત્ય કાઢે હડી;
How would he care for another's plight,Who daily at his own home creates a fight?
How would one care for the plight of others, if they constantly create conflict and trouble within their own home?
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