माया तो ठगनी बनी , ठगत फिरे सब देश। जा ठग ने ठगनी ठगो , ता ठग को आदेश॥ 221॥
— Kabir
Meaning
Maya (illusion) has become a deceitful woman, tricking all countries. Whoever tries to deceive this deceitful woman, I command that person be deceived (by Maya).
Explanation
Kabir uses the metaphor of Maya as a deceitful woman to deliver a profound warning. He suggests that illusion, or worldly attachment, is everywhere, constantly trapping people in its beautiful but deceptive web. The core message is a stark warning: attempting to outsmart or escape Maya only ensures that you yourself become its victim. It beautifully captures the futility of worldly schemes against the powerful force of illusion.
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