Illusion and Reality
Jo Dise So To Hai Nahin,
Hai So Kaha Na
Bin Dekhe Parteet Na Aave,
Kahe Na Koyee
Samajh Hoye To Rabeen Cheenho,
Achraj Hoye
Koi Dhyave Nirakar Ko,
Koi Dhyave
Ja Bidhi In Dono Te Nyara,
Jane
Woh Raag To Likhia Na Jayee Matra Lakhe Na
Kahat Kabir So Padhe Na Parlay,
Surat Nirat Jin
English
What is seen is not the
What is cannot be
Trust comes not without
Nor understanding without
The wise comprehends with
To the ignorant it is but a
Some worship the formless
Some worship His various
In what way He is beyond these
Only the Knower
That music cannot be
How can then be the
Says Kabir, awareness alone will overcome
This verse of Kabir deals with the concept of Illusion and Reality.
An average person is trapped in the conflict of illusion and reality. The only Truth - the One Inexpressible God - is obviously beyond expression.
Kabir in this verse affirms that only when one becomes aware and regulates one's affairs with awareness, only then one can be free from the pitfalls of illusion.
Kabir Kabir
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