जाका गुरु है आँधरा , चेला खरा निरन्ध। अन्धे को अन्धा मिला , पड़ा काल के फन्द॥ 484॥
— Kabir
Meaning
Whose teacher is darkness, the disciple is truly eternal. The blind was given the blind, and thus fell into the snare of time.
Explanation
This couplet serves as a profound warning about the danger of misguided teachings. Kabir suggests that if the teacher's path is shrouded in darkness or illusion, the student who follows it will inevitably be trapped in that same confusion. The line 'The blind was given the blind' highlights the danger of accepting false or flawed knowledge, which ultimately leads to being ensnared by the relentless trap of time. It's a powerful reminder to seek truth from a source that illuminates, not one that confuses.
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