Tirth Gaye Te Ek Phal, Sant Mile Phal Char. — Kabir
Meaning
Going to a pilgrimage yields only one result, and meeting a saint grants four benefits. Meeting a true master provides countless fruits, according to Kabir's thoughts.
Explanation
Kabir Shayar suggests that the journey to a pilgrimage offers only one result, emphasizing that mere ritualism is insufficient for true spiritual awakening. He notes that while a saint offers several blessings, the true master (Satguru) provides countless fruits of knowledge and liberation. This couplet is a profound metaphor, guiding us away from external rituals and towards the direct, transformative wisdom found only in the guidance of a genuine teacher.
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