तन मन शीष निछावरै , दीजै सरबस प्रान। कहैं कबीर गुरु प्रेम बिन , कितहूँ कुशल नहिं क्षेम॥
— Kabir
Meaning

Sacrificing body, mind, and head, grant me your entire life. Kabir says that without the love of the Guru, there is no safety or peace.

Explanation

This couplet beautifully captures the essence of total surrender. Kabir emphasizes that one must dedicate every part of the self—body, mind, and head—to the Guru. He suggests that true peace and safety are unattainable without the love of the Guru. It is a profound message of complete devotion, where the entire being finds its purpose in the Guru's grace.

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