Ghazal
Kabir 61-70
These verses from Kabir emphasize the profound nature of love and devotion. True love cannot be purchased; it demands ultimate sacrifice and selflessness. Similarly, remembrance of the divine requires deep inner focus and a complete turning away from external distractions, leading to an unwavering connection until one's last breath.
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प्रेम न बड़ी ऊपजै , प्रेम न हाट बिकाय। राजा-प्रजा जोहि रुचें , शीश देई ले जाय॥ 64॥
Love cannot be bought or sold, nor can it be found in the market. If a king or a subject desires it, they may take it by giving their head.
Love cannot be grown or bought in the market. If a king or a common person desires it, they must acquire it by offering their heads (lives).
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प्रेम प्याला जो पिये , शीश दक्षिणा देय। लोभी शीश न दे सके , नाम प्रेम का लेय॥ 65॥
He who drinks the cup of love, offers his head as tribute. The greedy cannot give up their heads, even when taking the name of love.
He who drinks the cup of love offers his head as tribute. The greedy cannot give up their heads, even while taking the name of love.
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सुमिरन में मन लाइए , जैसे नाद कुरंग। कहैं कबीर बिसरे नहीं , प्रान तजे तेहि संग॥ 66॥
Bring your mind into remembrance, like the sound of a flute. Kabir says, do not forget, for even after leaving the body, remain with Him.
Bring your mind into remembrance, like the sound of a flute. Shayar Kabir says, do not forget Him, for even after leaving the body, remain with Him.
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सुमरित सुरत जगाय कर , मुख के कछु न बोल। बाहर का पट बन्द कर , अन्दर का पट खोल॥ 67॥
Awakening the remembered spirit with your hands, yet speaking nothing from your lips. Closing the outer curtain, and opening the inner one.
Awakening the remembered spirit with your hands, yet speaking nothing from your lips. Closing the outer curtain, and opening the inner one.
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छीर रूप सतनाम है , नीर रूप व्यवहार। हंस रूप कोई साधु है , सत का छाननहार॥ 68॥
The form of the sweet name (Satnam) is the pure form; the form of water is conduct/behavior. The form of the swan is a saint; one who filters out the truth.
The form of the sweet name (Satnam) is pure; the form of water is conduct/behavior. The form of the swan is a saint, who filters out the truth.
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ज्यों तिल मांही तेल है , ज्यों चकमक में आग। तेरा सांई तुझमें , बस जाग सके तो जाग॥ 69॥
As oil is to sesame seeds, as fire is to flint. Your divine self is within you; if only you could awaken to it, then awaken.
Just as oil is to sesame seeds, and fire is to flint. Your divine self resides within you; awaken to it, if you are capable of doing so.
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जा करण जग ढ़ूँढ़िया , सो तो घट ही मांहि। परदा दिया भरम का , ताते सूझे नाहिं॥ 70॥
Whatever the world I search for, it is in the very heart. But covered by the illusion, it cannot be seen.
Whatever is sought in the world, it resides within the heart. However, due to the veil of illusion, it cannot be perceived.
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जबही नाम हिरदे घरा , भया पाप का नाश। मानो चिंगरी आग की , परी पुरानी घास॥ 71॥
Whenever the name enters the heart, the sins are destroyed. As if a spark of fire falls upon old grass.
Whenever the name enters the heart, sins are destroyed. It is like a spark of fire falling upon old grass.
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नहीं शीतल है चन्द्रमा , हिंम नहीं शीतल होय। कबीरा शीतल सन्त जन , नाम सनेही सोय॥ 72॥
The moonlight is not cool, nor is the snow. The beloved name of the saintly people is the true coolness.
Neither the moonlight nor the snow is cool. For the saintly people, the name (of the divine) is the true coolness.
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आहार करे मन भावता , इंदी किए स्वाद। नाक तलक पूरन भरे , तो का कहिए प्रसाद॥ 73॥
The mind craves enjoyment, desiring taste;
If the nose is filled with fragrance, what can be said of grace?
The mind craves enjoyment and desires taste. If the nose is filled with fragrance, then what can be said of divine grace?
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