हीरा वहाँ न खोलिये , जहाँ कुंजड़ों की हाट। बांधो चुप की पोटरी , लागहु अपनी बाट॥ 35॥
— Kabir
Meaning
Do not reveal a treasure where there is a market of stray dogs; instead, quietly keep your potential ready, as your path will surely appear.
Explanation
Kabir advises that revealing your true worth or brilliance in a chaotic, common environment is pointless, much like showing a diamond in a marketplace of stray dogs. Instead, you must quietly secure your potential—tying a silent knot—to allow your true path to reveal itself naturally. This couplet emphasizes that true value requires patience and internal focus rather than external display.
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