बिरह-भुवगम तन बसै मंत्र न लागै कोइ। राम-बियोगी ना जिवै जिवै तो बौरा होइ॥ 253॥ यह तन जालों मसि करों , लिखों राम का नाउं। लेखणि करूं करंक की , लिखी-लिखी राम पठाउं॥
— Kabir
Meaning

In this body, the feeling of separation resides, and no mantra can take effect. One who is separated from Rama cannot live and goes mad. Let this body be a canvas; I shall write Rama's name upon it. I will write the name of the lotus (or peacock) and recite Rama's glories.

Explanation

The body is filled with the ache of separation, a feeling that no mere spell or ritual can soothe. One who is separated from Rama cannot sustain life; he descends into madness. Instead, this body should be treated as a canvas, upon which we write Rama's name. I will write the name of the lotus (or peacock) and keep reciting Rama's glories.

Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.

Audio

Recitation
Hindi Meaning
English Meaning
Hindi Explainer
English Explainer
Comments · 0

Free — just your email. You'll come right back here.

No comments yet. Be the first.

← Prev52 / 10