O mountain, mountain, I wander again, weeping and losing my eyes. I will not find that herb; my life departs.
This couplet paints a vivid picture of a weary seeker wandering from mountain to mountain, weeping and failing to find a specific herb. The central metaphor is the search for something elusive—be it spiritual truth or emotional solace—which ultimately proves unattainable. Kabir conveys a profound sense of resignation and the fleeting nature of existence, suggesting that the quest itself is destined to end with the departure of life.
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