Ghazal
Akha Bhagat 30
Akha Bhagat 30 by the poet Akha critiques the superficial pursuit of spiritual knowledge, asserting that true understanding of Brahman cannot be attained through external discussions or the illusion of duality. It emphasizes that while many debate Brahman, its profound knowledge remains external if not realized internally, transcending the limitations of body and mind. The poem advocates for an inner experience over mere theoretical wisdom.
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વણજોનારે દર્પણ જથા
બિંબપ્રતિબિંબની કોણ કહે કથા;
Like a mirror that no one does behold,Who can tell the tale of image and reflection, bold?
If a mirror is not seen by anyone, who can tell the story of the image and its reflection? This implies that without an observer, their tale remains untold.
2
અખા દ્વૈત થયે ઉપાધ્ય
તન મન વિના એ સાધન સાધ્ય.
O Akha, when duality does arise, a plight it does impart,Without the body and mind, no means can play their part.
O Akha, when duality arises, it becomes a predicament. Without the body and mind, that means (to overcome it or achieve spiritual realization) cannot be accomplished.
3
બ્રહ્મજ્ઞાની બહુ ભેળા થઇ
બ્રહ્મના દે શની વાતજ કહી;
Many knowers of Brahman assembled there,And only spoke of Brahman's truth, its nature rare.
Many knowers of Brahman assembled and spoke only of Brahman's truth.
4
બ્રહ્મવિધા રહી બ્રહ્મને દે શ
પોતામાં નવ આવ્યો લેશ;
The knowledge of Brahman resided in Brahman's own domain,Within oneself, not even a trace of it came to remain.
The knowledge of Brahman remained within Brahman's own realm, and not even a trace of it manifested within oneself.
5
થઇ થઇ વાતો સહુ કોઇ કહે
અખા અણચવ્યો કોકજ રહે .
Everyone speaks of what is done, what is done;Akha, only a rare one remains untouched.
Everyone speaks of 'what is done, what is done'; Akha, only a rare one remains untouched by it.
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અણચવિયાનાં એ એંધાણ
જે સારાં માઠાં ઝીલે બાણ;
These are the signs of the unyielding,Who brave both good and ill arrows;
These are the signs of the unwavering, who endure both good and bad arrows.
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