Sir Satem Hari Seveye — Kabir
Meaning
Leaving the worldly pursuits, one should devote oneself to Hari (God). If the head is offered to Hari, there is truly no loss. O, my enemies, as many as the stars in the night, even if my body is broken and my head hangs like a vulture, you will never forget me.
Explanation
Kabir advises that true liberation comes from abandoning worldly attachments and dedicating oneself completely to Hari (God). He asserts that if one offers their very being—their head—to the Divine, there is no actual loss incurred. Furthermore, Kabir expresses an unwavering confidence in his own enduring love, suggesting that even his fiercest enemies will never forget him, no matter how much they attempt to destroy him.
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