Seek the True Guru and the Saint who desire God's work. May they remove the bondage of existence and guide us away from sorrow.
This couplet is a profound call toward spiritual liberation. Kabir advises seeking a True Guru and a Saint whose focus is solely on the divine work of God. The couplet beautifully uses the metaphor of 'bondage of existence' (भव को अंक) and 'sorrow' (गवन) to describe the struggles of the material world. Kabir’s unique perspective emphasizes that true guidance leads us away from suffering and towards the ultimate realization of the Self.
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