What plea should I make with my face, as modesty overwhelms me. Seeing you, what plea shall I make, oh how should I express my feelings?
Kabir speaks here about the overwhelming nature of divine love, where emotion surpasses mere words. The 'modesty' he feels is not physical shyness, but the profound humility before the divine presence. He suggests that the intensity of his feelings is so immense that conventional pleas or descriptions fall short. For Kabir, the deepest spiritual experience is often one that transcends language itself.
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