गुरु समान दाता नहीं , याचक सीष समान। तीन लोक की सम्पदा , सो गुरु दीन्ही दान॥
— Kabir
Meaning

No one is a giver like a teacher, whose head is like a beggar. The wealth of three worlds is given away by the teacher as charity.

Explanation

Kabir uses profound metaphors here, describing the Guru as a giver whose demeanor is that of a beggar. This paradox suggests that the teacher's wisdom is so naturally flowing and selfless that they require no recognition or reward. The gift described—the wealth of three worlds—is not material, but the profound realization that liberates the soul. It emphasizes that true knowledge is given purely as charity.

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