One must offer countless salutations to the Guru. The insect does not recognize the bee, just as the leaf is like the master's hand.
Kabir speaks about the profound depth of the Guru's knowledge, suggesting that the seeker cannot comprehend it easily. The metaphors—the insect unaware of the bee, or the leaf recognizing the master's hand—illustrate this gap in perception. This Shayar emphasizes that true spiritual wisdom is not inherent; it requires humble reverence and constant acknowledgment of the Guru's grace.
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