Illusion and shadow are one, a truth few realize. One person follows the path of devotion, while the other runs away from it.

This couplet from Kabir is a profound commentary on the nature of illusion. He states that Maya (illusion) and Chhaya (shadow) are essentially one, a truth few grasp. The Shayar observes that humanity is often contradictory in its pursuit of the divine: some chase devotion while others run away from it. This highlights that the emotional turmoil and the perceived spiritual path are often rooted in the same deep-seated misunderstanding.