Ghazal
Kabir 441-450
These verses from Kabir emphasize the paramount importance of a spiritual teacher, or Guru. They state that without a Guru, one cannot gain knowledge, attain salvation, perceive truth, or overcome one's shortcomings. The Guru's presence is depicted as a remover of all spiritual darkness, guiding the disciple towards wisdom and liberation.
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गुरु बिन ज्ञान न उपजै , गुरु बिन मिलै न मोष। गुरु बिन लखै न सत्य को , गुरु बिन मिटे न दोष॥ 444॥
Without a teacher, knowledge cannot arise,
Without a teacher, liberation cannot be found.
Without a teacher, the truth cannot be perceived,
Without a teacher, faults cannot be eliminated.
According to this couplet, without a teacher (Guru), knowledge cannot arise, nor can liberation be attained. Furthermore, without a teacher, the truth cannot be perceived, and faults cannot be eliminated.
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गुरु मूरति आगे खड़ी , दुनिया भेद कछु नाहिं। उन्हीं कूँ परनाम करि , सकल तिमिर मिटि जाहिं॥ 445॥
Standing before the Guru's form, the world holds no secrets. By merely chanting His name, all darkness vanishes.
Standing before the Guru's form, the world holds no secrets. By merely chanting His name, all darkness vanishes.
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गुरु शरणागति छाड़ि के , करै भरौसा और। सुख सम्पति की कह चली , नहीं परक ये ठौर॥ 446॥
Leaving the refuge of the Guru, he places his trust elsewhere. He speaks of the happiness and wealth that reside not in this place.
Leaving the Guru's refuge, he places his trust elsewhere. He speaks of happiness and wealth that do not reside in this place.
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सिष खांडा गुरु भसकला , चढ़ै शब्द खरसान। शब्द सहै सम्मुख रहै , निपजै शीष सुजान॥ 447॥
The student's desire for the Guru's brilliance is like a scorching desert. The word (knowledge) endures facing it, and the wise person's head is saved.
The student's attraction to the Guru's brilliance is like a scorching desert. The word (knowledge) endures facing it, and the wise person's head is saved.
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ज्ञान समागम प्रेम सुख , दया भक्ति विश्वास। गुरु सेवा ते पाइये , सद्गुरु चरण निवास॥ 448॥
Knowledge's union, love's bliss, compassion, devotion, trust. From serving the Guru, one attains, the dwelling place of the true Guru's feet.
Through the union of knowledge, love, bliss, compassion, and faith, one attains the dwelling place of the true Guru's feet by serving the Guru.
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अहं अग्नि निशि दिन जरै , गुरु सो चाहे मान। ताको जम न्योता दिया , होउ हमार मेहमान॥ 449॥
I myself am the fire of night and day, O Guru, what you desire, I shall be. I have given the invitation to Yama, let me be your guest.
I myself am the fire of night and day; O Guru, whatever you desire, I shall be. I have given the invitation to Yama; let me be your guest.
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जैसी प्रीति कुटुम्ब की , तैसी गुरु सों होय। कहैं कबीर ता दास का , पला न पकड़ै कोय॥ 450॥
As the affection one feels for family, so should it be for the Guru. Kabir says that no one can ever truly capture (or contain) such devotion.
Just as the affection one feels for family, so should the affection for the Guru be. Shayar Kabir says that no one can ever truly capture or contain such devotion.
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मूल ध्यान गुरु रूप है , मूल पूजा गुरु पाँव। मूल नाम गुरु वचन है , मूल सत्य सतभाव॥ 451॥
The root focus is the form of the Guru, the root worship is the Guru's feet. The root name is the Guru's word, and the root truth is the state of being (Satbhava).
The core focus (root meditation) is the form of the Guru; the core worship is the Guru's feet. The root name is the Guru's word, and the ultimate truth is the state of being (Satbhava).
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पंडित पाढ़ि गुनि पचि मुये , गुरु बिना मिलै न ज्ञान। ज्ञान बिना नहिं मुक्ति है , सत्त शब्द परनाम॥ 452॥
O learned one, from the Guru's grace, the knowledge is attained; without the Guru, knowledge is not found. Without knowledge, there is no liberation, this is the truth spoken by the sacred word.
O learned one, knowledge is attained through the Guru's grace; without the Guru, knowledge cannot be found. Without knowledge, there is no liberation, this is the truth spoken by the sacred word.
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सोइ-सोइ नाच नचाइये , जेहि निबहे गुरु प्रेम। कहै कबीर गुरु प्रेम बिन , कतहुँ कुशल नहि क्षेम॥ 453॥
Only those who keep the Guru's love alive, let them dance. Kabir says that without the love of the Guru, there is no safety or peace.
Only those who keep the love of the Guru alive should dance. Kabir says that without the love of the Guru, there is no safety or peace.
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